How severe is CVE-2024-21174?

CVE-2024-21174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-21174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21174?

CVE-2024-21174 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21174?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-21174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18888.

When was CVE-2024-21174 published?

CVE-2024-21174 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21174

CVE-2024-21174 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18888
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2024-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.23, 21.3-21.14 and 23.4. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java VM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21174?: Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.23, 21.3-21.14 and 23.4. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java VM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2024-21174?: CVE-2024-21174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-21174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21174?: CVE-2024-21174 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18888.
When was CVE-2024-21174 published?: CVE-2024-21174 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:23.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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