Oracle Database Server 7.3.4/8.1/9.0/9.2 Listener Control Utility lsnrctl memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 7.3.4/8.1/9.0/9.2. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file lsnrctl of the component Listener Control Utility. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0857. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Further authentication should be added.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 7.3.4/8.1/9.0/9.2 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file lsnrctl of the component Listener Control Utility. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Listener Control utility (lsnrctl) for Oracle 9.2 and 9.0, 8.1, and 7.3.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Oracle DBA system by placing format strings into certain entries in the listener.ora configuration file.

The weakness was presented 09/05/2002 with NGSSoftware Insight Security Research as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0857. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by adding an authentication mechanism.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6740), SecurityFocus (BID 5460†), SecurityTracker (ID 1005037†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5898†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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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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Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

08/13/2002 🔍
08/14/2002 +1 days 🔍
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09/05/2002 +22 days 🔍
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11/22/2004 +809 days 🔍
07/23/2014 +3530 days 🔍
10/25/2024 +3747 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Organization: NGSSoftware Insight Security Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18753
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X-Force: 6740
SecurityFocus: 5460 - Oracle Net Listener Format String Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1005037 - Oracle 9i Database Input Validation Bugs in the Oracle Net Listener Lets Remote Authenticated Users Crash the Listener, Denying Service to Database Users
Vulnerability Center: 5898 - Oracle Listener Control Utility Format String Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 10:46
Updated: 10/25/2024 20:17
Changes: 07/23/2014 10:46 (58), 04/07/2017 17:04 (9), 10/25/2024 20:17 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:D18:103

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

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