Oracle Application Server Web Cache 9.0.0.4.0/9.0.2.3.0/9.0.3.1.0/9.0.4.0.0 HTTP Request Method heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 9.0.0.4.0/9.0.2.3.0/9.0.3.1.0/9.0.4.0.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Request Method Handler. The manipulation leads to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0385. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Application Server Web Cache 9.0.0.4.0/9.0.2.3.0/9.0.3.1.0/9.0.4.0.0 (Application Server Software). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component HTTP Request Method Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Oracle 9i Application Server Web Cache 9.0.4.0.0, 9.0.3.1.0, 9.0.2.3.0, and 9.0.0.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request method header to the Web Cache listener. NOTE: due to the vagueness of the Oracle advisory, it is not clear whether there are additional issues besides this overflow, although the advisory alludes to multiple "vulnerabilities."

The weakness was disclosed 03/15/2004 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0385 since 04/06/2004. 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 07/12/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12126 (Oracle Application Server Web Cache <= 9.0.4.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86644 (Oracle Application Server Web Cache Heap Overflow Vulnerability).

A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2551. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 30280.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15463), Tenable (12126), SecurityFocus (BID 9868†), OSVDB (4249†) and Secunia (SA11118†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 12126
Nessus Name: Oracle Application Server Web Cache <= 9.0.4.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 2551
Snort Message: SERVER-OTHER Oracle Web Cache GET overflow attempt
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Suricata ID: 2102559
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03/12/2004 🔍
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03/15/2004 +3 days 🔍
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04/04/2004 +19 days 🔍
04/06/2004 +2 days 🔍
04/12/2004 +6 days 🔍
04/13/2004 +1 days 🔍
06/01/2004 +49 days 🔍
10/16/2014 +3789 days 🔍
07/12/2025 +3922 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-0385 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0385
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21887
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X-Force: 15463
SecurityFocus: 9868 - Oracle Application Server Web Cache HTTP Request Method Heap Overrun Vulnerability
Secunia: 11118
OSVDB: 4249 - Oracle Web Cache Unspecified Client Request Handling
Vulnerability Center: 4108 - Buffer Overflow in Oracle9i Application Server Web Cache, High

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2014 17:31
Updated: 07/12/2025 23:07
Changes: 10/16/2014 17:31 (78), 05/21/2019 06:19 (6), 11/19/2024 16:32 (16), 07/12/2025 23:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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