CVE-2024-20924: Vulnerability in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall (component: Firewall). Supported versions that are affected are 20.1-20.9. Difficult to exp...

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall (component: Firewall). Supported versions that are affected are 20.1-20.9. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Audit Vault And Database Firewall	>= 20.1, <= 20.9

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20924?

Vulnerability in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall (component: Firewall). Supported versions that are affected are 20.1-20.9. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2024-20924?

CVE-2024-20924 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20924?

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.