Oracle Listener Program Logging Privilege Escalation (1361722)

high Nessus Plugin ID 26192

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Synopsis

The remote database service allows arbitrary code execution.

Description

According to its version number, the Oracle listener program (tnslsnr) on the remote host has a problem with the 'SET TRC_FILE' and 'SET LOG_FILE' commands. An attacker can leverage this issue to log arbitrary data to arbitrary files subject to the permissions under which the listener program operates, corrupting existing files or creating new ones.

In addition, it is also subject to attacks that can shut down or crash the listener.

Solution

Apply the patch referenced in the vendor advisory above.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 26192

File Name: oracle_tnslsnr_1361722.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 9/27/2007

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:listener

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/25/2000

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/25/2000

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2000-0818

BID: 1853

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