Oracle9i 9.0/9.0.1/9.0.2 TNS Listener SERVICE_NAME memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle9i 9.0/9.0.1/9.0.2 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component TNS Listener. The manipulation of the argument SERVICE_NAME with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.

The weakness was released 10/04/2002 with Next Generation Security Software as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0965. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2649.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (9288).

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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MetaSploit ID: tns_service_name.rb
MetaSploit Name: Oracle 8i TNS Listener SERVICE_NAME Buffer Overflow
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 2649
Snort Message: SERVER-ORACLE Oracle 9i TNS Listener SERVICE_NAME Remote Buffer Overflow attempt
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05/27/2002 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Organization: Next Generation Security Software
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0965 (🔍)
X-Force: 9288
Vulnerability Center: 3893 - Buffer Overflow in Oracle 9i TNS Listener Service_NAME Parameter Enables Local Code Execution, Medium
SecurityFocus: 4845 - Oracle TNSListener SERVICE_NAME Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2014 11:32
Updated: 05/20/2019 11:29
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:32 (66), 05/20/2019 11:29 (4)
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