Oracle Database Server up to 9.2.0.4 ctxsys.driload code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle Database Server up to 9.2.0.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component ctxsys.driload. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-0637. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server up to 9.2.0.4 (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component ctxsys.driload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Oracle Database Server 8.1.7.4 through 9.2.0.4 allows local users to execute commands with additional privileges via the ctxsys.driload package, which is publicly accessible.

The weakness was released 09/02/2004 by Alexander Kornbrust as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0637 since 07/07/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16209 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2005 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19102 (Oracle Database Server Multiple Vulnerabilities - January 2005).

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 4015.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (24567), Tenable (16209), SecurityFocus (BID 11099†), Secunia (SA12409†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-11938†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-24387, VDB-22629 and VDB-82162. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 16209
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2005 CPU)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Alexander Kornbrust
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22191
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SecurityFocus: 11099 - Oracle Database Server ctxsys.driload Access Validation Vulnerability
Secunia: 12409 - Oracle Products Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 11938 - Oracle Database Server Privileges Escalation via ctxsys.driload, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2014 09:50
Updated: 01/23/2025 10:00
Changes: 12/19/2014 09:50 (62), 04/07/2017 17:04 (14), 06/30/2021 09:22 (2), 07/17/2024 08:19 (16), 01/23/2025 10:00 (11)
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