CVE-2007-3855 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to have an unknown impact via (1) SYS.DBMS_DRS in the DataGuard component (DB03), (2) SYS.DBMS_STANDARD in the PL/SQL component (DB10), (3) MDSYS.RTREE_IDX in the Spatial component (DB16), and (4) SQL Compiler (DB17). NOTE: a reliable researcher claims that DB17 is for using Views to perform unauthorized insert, update, or delete actions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/28/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-3855 represents a collection of multiple undisclosed security flaws within Oracle Database software versions spanning from 9.0.1.5 through 10.2.0.3. These vulnerabilities affect critical database components including DataGuard, PL/SQL, Spatial, and SQL compilation functionality, creating potential attack vectors for remote authenticated users. The undisclosed nature of the specific technical details makes this vulnerability particularly concerning as security professionals cannot fully assess the scope of potential exploitation methods or the precise mechanisms by which these flaws can be leveraged.
The vulnerability impacts several key Oracle Database components through specific database procedures and functions. SYS.DBMS_DRS within the DataGuard component (DB03) presents a potential risk for remote authenticated attackers to manipulate database replication functionality. The SYS.DBMS_STANDARD procedure in the PL/SQL component (DB10) could allow unauthorized access or privilege escalation through the standard database interface. The MDSYS.RTREE_IDX function in the Spatial component (DB16) suggests vulnerabilities in geospatial data handling and indexing operations. Most significantly, the SQL Compiler component (DB17) has been identified by researchers as potentially enabling unauthorized data manipulation through view-based attacks that could permit unauthorized insert, update, or delete operations.
The operational impact of these vulnerabilities extends beyond simple data access issues, potentially allowing for complete database compromise and unauthorized data manipulation. Remote authenticated users who can successfully exploit these flaws may gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, modify database structures, or perform unauthorized operations that could result in data loss, corruption, or system compromise. The fact that these vulnerabilities exist across multiple database versions indicates a widespread issue affecting Oracle Database installations that could impact enterprise environments with various database configurations.
From a cybersecurity perspective, these vulnerabilities align with CWE categories related to insufficient input validation and privilege escalation, while also potentially mapping to ATT&CK techniques involving privilege escalation and data manipulation. The use of database-specific procedures and components suggests these vulnerabilities may be exploitable through SQL injection or privilege escalation vectors. Organizations should consider implementing comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized database access patterns, particularly around the affected procedures and components. The presence of multiple attack vectors increases the complexity of mitigation strategies and requires thorough assessment of database access controls, user permissions, and network segmentation. Security teams should prioritize patching affected database versions and implementing additional monitoring controls to detect potential exploitation attempts.