Oracle DBMS_SYSTEM buffer overflow
| oracle-dbmssystem-bo (17254) |  High Risk |
Description:
Oracle Database Servers are vulnerable to buffer overflow in the DBMS_SYSTEM package. By supplying a long string to the 2nd parameter of the vulnerable function, a remote attacker, within the SYSDBA role or with execute privileges on the package, could overflow a buffer and cause the Oracle server process to crash or execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Database Server 8.1.7.4
- Oracle, Database Server 9.0.1.4 R1
- Oracle, Database Server 9.0.1.5 R1
- Oracle, Database Server 9.0.4 R1
- Oracle, Database Server 9.2.0.4 R2
- Oracle, Database Server 9.2.0.5 R2
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Oracle Security Alert #68. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin 0-209, Oracle Database Server Vulnerabilities at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-209.shtml.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Sep 05 2004 - 15:38:46 CDT, Buffer Overflow in DBMS_SYSTEM.KSDWRT() in Oracle8i - 9i at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.html.
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 09.02.04, Oracle Database Server dbms_system.ksdwrt Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities.
- Oracle Security Alert #68, This security alert addresses security vulnerabilities in Oracle¿s server products. at http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdf.
- SHATTER Team Security Alert #22, Buffer overflow on DATAFILE parameter at http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/oracle/2004-0001/21.html.
- BID-10871: Oracle Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- BID-11100: Oracle Database Server dbms_system.ksdwrt Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0638: Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4, allows remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument.
- US-CERT VU#170830: Oracle Enterprise Manager contains several vulnerabilities
Reported:
Sep 01, 2004
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