Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.8 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.8. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0342. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.8 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Upgrade/Downgrade component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, aka DB05.

The weakness was presented 01/17/2008 by Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alex) with Application Security, Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0342. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/26/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in SQL. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56059 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2008 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 19227 (Oracle January 2008 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 8834.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39753), Tenable (56059), SecurityFocus (BID 27229†), Secunia (SA28518†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17375†). See VDB-40615, VDB-40614, VDB-40613 and VDB-40612 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 56059
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2008 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 802528
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Database Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities - Jan 08
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alex)
Organization: Application Security, Inc.
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-0342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40608
X-Force: 39753
SecurityFocus: 27229 - Oracle January 2008 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 28518
Vulnerability Center: 17375 - [cpujan2008-086860] Oracle Database Critical Patch Jan. 2008: Unspecified Vulnerability in Upgrade Component [DB05], Medium

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

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 04/26/2025 11:10
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (59), 04/07/2017 17:05 (14), 07/30/2021 17:12 (3), 07/30/2021 17:20 (1), 04/26/2025 11:10 (20)
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