Oracle 8.1.7 TNS Listener STATUS/PING/SERVICES/TRC_FILE/SAVE_CONFIG/RELOAD memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle 8.1.7. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component TNS Listener. The manipulation of the argument STATUS/PING/SERVICES/TRC_FILE/SAVE_CONFIG/RELOAD results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0499. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Oracle 8.1.7. Affected is an unknown code block of the component TNS Listener. The manipulation of the argument STATUS/PING/SERVICES/TRC_FILE/SAVE_CONFIG/RELOAD with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) Listener in Oracle 8i 8.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long argument to the commands (1) STATUS, (2) PING, (3) SERVICES, (4) TRC_FILE, (5) SAVE_CONFIG, or (6) RELOAD.

The weakness was shared 07/21/2001 by Brock Tellier with Network Associates as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0499. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/06/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19055 (Multiple Oracle 8i Listener Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3530.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6758), Exploit-DB (16340), SecurityFocus (BID 2941†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-824†). The entry VDB-17063 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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MetaSploit ID: tns_arguments.rb
MetaSploit Name: Oracle 8i TNS Listener (ARGUMENTS) Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Oracle 9.0
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Organization: Network Associates
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0499 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0499
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17064
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X-Force: 6758
SecurityFocus: 2941 - Oracle 8i TNS Listener Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 824 - Buffer Overflow in Oracle 8i < 8.1.7 in TNS listener, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 15:38
Updated: 10/06/2025 07:02
Changes: 07/07/2014 15:38 (67), 05/09/2019 00:24 (7), 11/12/2024 18:47 (16), 04/27/2025 20:34 (1), 10/06/2025 07:02 (2)
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