CVE-2005-1197 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the SYS.DBMS_CDC_IPUBLISH.CREATE_SCN_CHANGE_SET procedure in Oracle Database Server 10g allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the CHANGE_SET_NAME parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1197 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within Oracle Database Server version 10g, specifically affecting the SYS.DBMS_CDC_IPUBLISH.CREATE_SCN_CHANGE_SET procedure. This vulnerability exposes the database system to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation of the CHANGE_SET_NAME parameter, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on Oracle database infrastructure. The flaw exists in the database's change data capture functionality, which is designed to track and publish database changes for replication and auditing purposes. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious input in the CHANGE_SET_NAME parameter that gets directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, where untrusted data is embedded into SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker provides malicious input through the CHANGE_SET_NAME parameter during the procedure execution. The database server processes this input without adequate validation, allowing SQL commands embedded within the input to be executed with the privileges of the database user account. This creates a pathway for attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion, as well as potentially escalating privileges to gain administrative access to the database system. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands without requiring valid database credentials, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to compromise database environments. The procedure's design does not properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into database queries, violating fundamental security principles of input validation and output encoding.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to database security and data integrity across enterprise environments using Oracle Database Server 10g. Organizations may experience unauthorized data access, data corruption, or complete database compromise if exploited successfully. The impact extends beyond immediate data theft to include potential regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and damage to organizational reputation. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive corporate data, customer information, financial records, or intellectual property stored within the database. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the network, making traditional network segmentation and firewall rules insufficient protection against this threat. This vulnerability also aligns with several tactics and techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the Database Compromise and Execution categories, specifically targeting database access and command execution capabilities.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability effectively. Immediate remediation involves applying Oracle's security patches and updates that address the specific SQL injection flaw in the DBMS_CDC_IPUBLISH.CREATE_SCN_CHANGE_SET procedure. Database administrators should also implement strict input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code that interfaces with Oracle database systems. Access controls should be strengthened through principle of least privilege, ensuring that database users have minimal necessary permissions to reduce the impact of potential exploitation. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to limit access to database servers, particularly restricting access to the specific procedure and its parameters. Additionally, organizations should implement comprehensive database monitoring and auditing to detect anomalous database activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other database procedures or applications that might present similar attack vectors. The remediation process should also include reviewing and updating database configuration settings to disable unnecessary features and procedures that might present similar security risks.