Oracle 9iAS mod_plsql Encoded Traversal Arbitrary File Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10854

Synopsis

Arbitrary files can be read on the remote host.

Description

In a default installation of Oracle 9iAS, it is possible to use the mod_plsql module to perform a directory traversal attack. This allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

Solution

Download the patch from the oracle metalink site.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10854

File Name: oracle9i_mod_plsql_traversal.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 2/7/2002

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:application_server

Required KB Items: www/OracleApache

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/20/2001

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/11/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1217

BID: 3727

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