CVE-2007-5515 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Spatial component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.2, and 10.2.0.3 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, aka DB27.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5515 represents a significant security weakness within Oracle Database's Spatial component, affecting multiple version lines including 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.2, and 10.2.0.3. This issue falls under the category of unspecified spatial database vulnerabilities that can potentially be exploited through remote attack vectors, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments that rely heavily on Oracle database systems for spatial data management and geographic information services.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the Spatial component's handling of spatial data operations and queries within Oracle Database, which typically processes geometric objects, spatial relationships, and geographic information. The unspecified impact suggests that the flaw could potentially allow for various types of security breaches including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise. The remote attack vectors indicate that malicious actors could exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the database server, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments where database systems are accessible over the internet or internal networks.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses substantial risks to organizations utilizing Oracle Spatial functionality for applications such as mapping services, location-based systems, asset management, and geographic information systems. The potential for remote exploitation means that attackers could target database servers directly without needing to be physically present or having local system access, significantly expanding the attack surface. The unspecified nature of both the impact and attack vectors creates additional challenges for security teams in properly assessing risk and implementing appropriate defensive measures.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-119 which addresses "Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer" and potentially relates to CWE-20 for "Improper Input Validation" in the context of spatial data processing. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability could map to techniques such as T1190 "Exploit Public-Facing Application" and T1071.004 "Application Layer Protocol: DNS" if the exploitation involves network-based attacks against database services. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation, access controls, and monitoring for unusual spatial data queries or patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of affected Oracle Database versions, implementation of network firewalls to restrict access to database ports, and deployment of intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious spatial data operations. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of all Oracle installations and consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions specifically designed to detect anomalous spatial query patterns. The lack of specific details about the vulnerability's behavior makes it crucial for organizations to maintain vigilance and regularly update their threat intelligence to identify potential exploitation attempts against this unspecified weakness in Oracle's spatial database component.