Oracle9i up to Release 2 9.2.2 iSQL *Plus Web Application USERID memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle9i up to Release 2 9.2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component iSQL *Plus Web Application. Performing a manipulation of the argument USERID results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-1264. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle9i up to Release 2 9.2.2 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component iSQL *Plus Web Application. The manipulation of the argument USERID 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:

Buffer overflow in Oracle iSQL*Plus web application of the Oracle 9 database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USERID parameter in the isqlplus URL.

The bug was discovered 08/18/2001. The weakness was shared 10/31/2002 by David Litchfield with Next Generation Security Software (Website). The advisory is shared at nextgenss.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1264. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 439 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19063 (Oracle 9i Database Server Malformed USERID Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2962.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10524), SecurityFocus (BID 6085†), OSVDB (4013†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2273†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nextgenss.com
Researcher: David Litchfield
Organization: Next Generation Security Software
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CVE: CVE-2002-1264 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1264
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19149
X-Force: 10524
SecurityFocus: 6085 - Oracle 9i Database Server iSQL Plus Malformed USERID Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 4013 - Oracle iSQL*Plus isqlplus URL USERID Parameter Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 2273 - Buffer Overflow in Oracle iSQL *Plus web application of the Oracle 9 DB server, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 15:10
Updated: 09/06/2025 23:50
Changes: 07/31/2014 15:10 (61), 05/15/2019 16:58 (6), 09/06/2025 23:50 (18)
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