Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.4.2 Workspace Manager sys.pbsde.init memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.4.2 (Database Software). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file sys.pbsde.init of the component Workspace Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database Server 9i up to 10.1.0.4.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors, aka Oracle Vuln# (1) DB04 in Change Data Capture; (2) DB06 in Data Guard Logical Standby; (3) DB10 in Locale; (4) DB12 in Materialized Views; (5) DB13 in Objects Extension; (6) DB15 in Oracle Label Security; (7) DB27 in Security, possibly due to a buffer overflow in sys.pbsde.init; and (8) DB28 and (9) DB29 in Workspace Manager.

The weakness was presented 11/02/2005 by Alexander Kornbrust with Application Security, Inc. (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at us-cert.gov. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-3438 since 11/02/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2017).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9111.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (22790). See 1826, 26811, 26810 and 26809 for similar entries.

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

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Saint ID: exploit_info/oracle_security_pbsde
Saint Name: Oracle Security Component sys.pbsde buffer overflow

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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Alexander Kornbrust
Organization: Application Security, Inc.
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CVE: CVE-2005-3438 (🔍)
X-Force: 22790
Vulnerability Center: 30990 - Oracle Database Server 9i up to 10.1.0.4.2 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities, High
SecurityFocus: 15134 - Oracle October Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 17250 - Oracle Products 85 Unspecified Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

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Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 04/07/2017 17:04
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (60), 04/07/2017 17:04 (14)
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