Oracle Database Server up to 9.0.1 on Unix symlink

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server up to 9.0.1 on Unix (Database Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in Oracle 8.0.x through 9.0.1 on Unix allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, possibly via a symlink attack or incorrect file permissions in (1) the ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/log directory or (2) an alternate directory as specified in the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, aka the "Oracle File Overwrite Security Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 12/06/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at otn.oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0832. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (6940). Similar entries are available at 17297 and 17691.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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08/02/2001 🔍
12/06/2001 +126 days 🔍
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04/07/2017 +1002 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: otn.oracle.com
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CVE: CVE-2001-0832 (🔍)
X-Force: 6940
Vulnerability Center: 5838 - Oracle 8i and 9i Arbitrary File Overwrite via Symlink Attack, Medium
SecurityFocus: 3135

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Created: 07/10/2014 17:43
Updated: 04/07/2017 17:04
Changes: 07/10/2014 17:43 (56), 04/07/2017 17:04 (1)
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