Oracle Database Server up to 9.0.1 ORACLE_HOME memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Oracle Database Server up to 9.0.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation of the argument ORACLE_HOME as part of Environment Variable results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-0833. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server up to 9.0.1 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument ORACLE_HOME as part of a Environment Variable 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in otrcrep in Oracle 8.0.x through 9.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long ORACLE_HOME environment variable, aka the "Oracle Trace Collection Security Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 12/06/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at otn.oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0833. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6940), Exploit-DB (21045), SecurityFocus (BID 3139†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20258†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-17690. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/02/2001 🔍
12/06/2001 +126 days 🔍
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07/10/2014 +2031 days 🔍
01/13/2025 +3840 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: otn.oracle.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-0833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17691
X-Force: 6940 - Oracle binary /tmp file symlink
SecurityFocus: 3139 - Oracle OTRCREP Oracle Home Environment Variable Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 20258 - Oracle Oracle8i and Oracle9i Otrcrep Local Code Execution Vulnerability via a long ORACLE_HOME, Medium

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

Created: 07/10/2014 17:44
Updated: 01/13/2025 11:55
Changes: 07/10/2014 17:44 (60), 04/07/2017 17:04 (7), 01/13/2025 11:55 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:662:103

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