CVE-2020-2517

Name: CVE-2020-2517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T17:15:15.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2517 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Database Gateway for ODBC component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Database Gateway for ODBC component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Procedure, Create Database Link privilege with network access via OracleNet to compromise Database Gateway for ODBC. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Database Gateway for ODBC accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Database Gateway for ODBC. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	11.2.0.4
Oracle	Database Server	12.1.0.2
Oracle	Database Server	12.2.0.1
Oracle	Database Server	18c
Oracle	Database Server	19c

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2517?

How severe is CVE-2020-2517?

CVE-2020-2517 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2517?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-2517?

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Source: NVD / NIST