Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.2 TRANSFORM memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.2. This impacts the function TRANSFORM. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2007-5897. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.2 (Database Software). Affected by this issue is the function TRANSFORM. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in MDSYS.SDO_CS in Oracle Database Server 8iR3, 9iR1, 9iR2 up to 9.2.0.6, and 10gR1 up to 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via the TRANSFORM function. NOTE: this issue might already be covered by CVE-2007-5515, CVE-2007-5509, or CVE-2007-5505, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

The weakness was published 10/29/2007 by Esteban Martinez Fayo with Application Security as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-5897. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/29/2021).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38158), SecurityFocus (BID 26243†), OSVDB (40081†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29728†). Similar entry is available at VDB-39617. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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08/11/2007 🔍
10/11/2007 +61 days 🔍
10/29/2007 +18 days 🔍
11/08/2007 +9 days 🔍
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01/08/2008 +61 days 🔍
02/10/2011 +1128 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +1495 days 🔍
07/29/2021 +2327 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Esteban Martinez Fayo
Organization: Application Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5897 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5897
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39620
X-Force: 38158
SecurityFocus: 26243 - Oracle Database Server MDSYS.SDO_CS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 40081 - Oracle Database MDSYS.SDO_CS TRANSFORM Function Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 29728 - Oracle Database Server Remote DoS or Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/29/2021 15:53
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (54), 04/07/2017 17:05 (12), 07/29/2021 15:53 (3)
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