CVE-2006-3702 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors, aka Oracle Vuln# (1) DB06 in Export; (2) DB08, (3) DB09, (4) DB10, (5) DB11, (6) DB12, (7) DB13, (8) DB14, and (9) DBC01 for OCI; (10) DB16 for Query Rewrite/Summary Mgmt; (11) DB17, (12) DB18, (13) DB19, (14) DBC02, (15) DBC03, and (16) DBC04 for RPC; and (17) DB20 for Semantic Analysis. NOTE: as of 20060719, Oracle has not disputed third party claims that DB06 is related to "SQL injection" using DBMS_EXPORT_EXTENSION with a modified ODCIIndexGetMetadata routine and a call to GET_DOMAIN_INDEX_METADATA, in which case DB06 might be CVE-2006-2081.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/21/2025
Oracle Database versions 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 contain multiple unspecified vulnerabilities that span several functional areas of the database system. These vulnerabilities represent a significant security risk as they affect core database operations including export functionality, Oracle Call Interface (OCI), query rewrite and summary management, remote procedure calls, and semantic analysis components. The lack of specific details about impact and attack vectors in the initial description suggests these vulnerabilities may have been classified as critical security flaws that could potentially allow unauthorized access or system compromise.
The vulnerability classification system reveals that DB06 specifically relates to export functionality and appears to be susceptible to SQL injection attacks through the DBMS_EXPORT_EXTENSION package with modified ODCIIndexGetMetadata routine and GET_DOMAIN_INDEX_METADATA calls. This particular vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which represents SQL injection flaws in database applications, and could potentially be categorized as CVE-2006-2081 based on third-party analysis. The attack vector likely involves malicious input manipulation that bypasses proper input validation and allows arbitrary SQL command execution within the database context.
Multiple vulnerabilities across different database subsystems indicate a systemic security weakness in Oracle Database's architecture. The OCI-related vulnerabilities (DB08 through DB14) suggest potential issues with the interface between applications and the database engine, which could allow attackers to manipulate database connections or execute unauthorized operations. Query rewrite and summary management vulnerabilities (DB16) may enable attackers to manipulate database optimization processes or gain access to sensitive summary data. Remote procedure call vulnerabilities (DBC01 through DBC04) represent particularly dangerous attack surfaces as they could allow remote code execution or privilege escalation through network-based attacks.
The operational impact of these vulnerabilities extends beyond simple data access or modification. Attackers exploiting these flaws could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information, manipulate database structures, or even escalate privileges to system-level access. The presence of multiple interconnected vulnerabilities suggests that successful exploitation of one flaw could provide a foothold for attacking other database components, creating a cascading security risk. Organizations running affected Oracle Database versions face significant exposure to both internal and external threats, as these vulnerabilities could be exploited through various attack vectors including network-based attacks, application-level exploitation, or even social engineering approaches that manipulate legitimate database users.
Mitigation strategies for these vulnerabilities require comprehensive security measures including immediate patching of affected Oracle Database versions, implementation of network segmentation to limit database access, and strict access control policies for database users and applications. Database administrators should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and implement proper input validation mechanisms to prevent injection attacks. The ATT&CK framework categorizes these vulnerabilities under database attack patterns, specifically targeting database access and privilege escalation techniques. Organizations should also implement monitoring solutions to detect suspicious database activities and maintain detailed audit trails to track potential exploitation attempts. Regular security updates and vulnerability management processes become critical in preventing exploitation of these long-standing database vulnerabilities that remained unpatched for extended periods.