Oracle Database Server 8.1.7/9.0.1 Audit Feature privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 8.1.7/9.0.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Audit Feature. This manipulation causes privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0831. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Database Server 8.1.7/9.0.1 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Audit Feature. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in Oracle Label Security in Oracle 8.1.7 and 9.0.1, when audit functionality, SET_LABEL, or SQL*Predicate is being used, allows local users to gain additional access.

The weakness was shared 12/06/2001 by Aaron C. Newman (Website). The advisory is shared at otn.oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0831. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19019 (Oracle Label Security Unauthorized Access Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7344), SecurityFocus (BID 3465†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3964†). The entries VDB-17691 and VDB-17690 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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10/23/2001 🔍
12/06/2001 +44 days 🔍
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01/01/2003 +391 days 🔍
03/14/2004 +438 days 🔍
07/10/2014 +3770 days 🔍
10/04/2025 +4104 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: otn.oracle.com
Researcher: Aaron C. Newman
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-0831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17689
X-Force: 7344
SecurityFocus: 3465
Vulnerability Center: 3964 - Oracle Database Server Allows Unauthorized Access, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 17:42
Updated: 10/04/2025 03:36
Changes: 07/10/2014 17:42 (40), 04/07/2017 17:04 (19), 10/04/2025 03:36 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:976:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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