CVE-2021-2248

Vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Server)

Critical · published April 22, 2021

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can compromise Oracle Secure Global Desktop with just network access — it’s like leaving your front door wide open and inviting in any intruder! 🔥 Think of Oracle Secure Global Desktop as a busy airport terminal. If an attacker can slip through security without a boarding pass, they could gain access to all the flights and operations, causing chaos and disruption. This vulnerability allows attackers to take over Oracle Secure Global Desktop, potentially impacting all systems linked to it. They could manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even disrupt services, leading to major operational headaches.

Put simply

Think of Oracle Secure Global Desktop as a busy airport terminal. If an attacker can slip through security without a boarding pass, they could gain access to all the flights and operations, causing chaos and disruption. CVE-2021-2248 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Secure Global Desktop that enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit it via multiple network protocols, effectively gaining control of the system without any credentials required.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to take over Oracle Secure Global Desktop, potentially impacting all systems linked to it. They could manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even disrupt services, leading to major operational headaches. Immediate action is crucial: upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Secure Global Desktop to mitigate this risk. Ensure your network security measures are robust, and consider implementing additional monitoring for unusual activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll fortify your defenses in no time. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02497 · 84.6th percentile
Published
2021-04-22T21:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 APR 21:53Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Server)
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