Oracle Database 9i Multiple Functions Local Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 12047

Synopsis

The remote host has an application that is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote Oracle Database, according to its version number, is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the query SET TIME_ZONE. An attacker with a database account may use this flaw to gain the control on the whole database, or even to obtain a shell on this host.

Solution

Upgrade to Oracle 9.2.0.3.

See Also

http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/ora-time-zone/

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 12047

File Name: oracle_timezone_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.31

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 2/6/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:database_server

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/12/2003

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/12/2003

Exploitable With

ExploitHub (EH-11-447)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-1208

BID: 9587