Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-1641. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 2.0.0.2 (Application Server Software). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle Web Cache for Oracle 9i Application Server (9iAS) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

The weakness was presented 05/27/2002 with Next Generation Security Software as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1641 since 03/28/2005. 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 pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/03/2025).

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86348 (Oracle Web Cache Remotely Exploitable Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10187), SecurityFocus (BID 4856†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2606†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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03/28/2005 +526 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Organization: Next Generation Security Software
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1641 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1641
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18143
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X-Force: 10187
SecurityFocus: 4856 - Oracle Web Cache Remotely Exploitable Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 2606 - Buffer Overflows in Oracle Web Cache, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:58
Updated: 09/03/2025 10:28
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:58 (56), 05/16/2019 09:46 (4), 07/03/2024 10:26 (17), 09/03/2025 10:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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