Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.x TCP Request denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.x. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component TCP Request Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0102. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply restrictive firewalling.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.x (Application Server Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component TCP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Oracle9iAS Web Cache 2.0.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via (1) a request to TCP ports 1100, 4000, 4001, and 4002 with a large number of null characters, and (2) a request to TCP port 4000 with a large number of "." characters.

The weakness was shared 03/25/2002 with Oracle (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at otn.oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0102. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10808 (Oracle Application Server Web Cache Multiple Remote DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases, running in the context r and relying on port 1100. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86286 (Oracle Oracle9iAS Web Cache Multiple Periods Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Addressing this vulnerability is possible by firewalling tcp 1100/4000/4001. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7765), Tenable (10808), SecurityFocus (BID 3762†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1617†). The entry VDB-18000 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 10808
Nessus Name: Oracle Application Server Web Cache Multiple Remote DoS
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Recommended: Firewall
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12/28/2001 +33 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: otn.oracle.com
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0102 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0102
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17999
X-Force: 7765 - Oracle9iAS Web Cache null characters denial of service
SecurityFocus: 3762 - Oracle9iAS Web Cache Multiple Periods Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1617 - DoS in Oracle9iAS Web Cache Server via Malformed HTTP Requests, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:44
Updated: 09/23/2025 01:14
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:44 (72), 05/11/2019 09:58 (1), 09/23/2025 01:14 (18)
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