Oracle Database 9i 9.2.0.8dv OLAPSYS.CWM2_OLAP_AW_AWUTIL denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Oracle Database 9i 9.2.0.8dv. This affects an unknown function of the file OLAPSYS.CWM2_OLAP_AW_AWUTIL. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-3991. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database 9i 9.2.0.8dv (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file OLAPSYS.CWM2_OLAP_AW_AWUTIL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle OLAP component in Oracle Database 9.2.08, 9.2.0.8DV, and 10.1.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to OLAPSYS.CWM2_OLAP_AW_AWUTIL.

The bug was discovered 10/14/2008. The weakness was presented 10/14/2008 by Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alexander) with Application Security, Inc. (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-3991 since 09/09/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56062 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2008 CPU)), 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 l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19260 (Oracle October 2008 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11941.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45894), Tenable (56062), SecurityFocus (BID 31683†), OSVDB (49332†) and Secunia (SA32291†). See VDB-44521, VDB-44520, VDB-44519 and VDB-44518 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Nessus ID: 56062
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2008 CPU)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alexander)
Organization: Application Security, Inc.
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44503
X-Force: 45894
SecurityFocus: 31683 - Oracle October 2008 Oracle Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 32291
OSVDB: 49332 - CVE-2008-3991 - Oracle - Database - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1021050
Vulnerability Center: 19834 - Oracle Database OLAP Component Unspecified Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2825

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/19/2019 21:08
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (65), 08/19/2019 21:08 (21)
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