Oracle Application Server ISQL*Plus file access
| oracle-isqlplus-file-access (18656) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle10g Application Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a vulnerability in the ISQL*Plus tool. By sending a specially-crafted URL request to the load.uix script to read arbitrary files on the server, such as the /etc/passwd file on Linux platforms or the \boot.ini file on Microsoft Windows platforms.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Application Server 9.0.4
- Oracle, Application Server 9.0.4.0
- Oracle, Application Server 9.0.4.1
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Oracle Security Alert #68. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Dec 23 2004 - 10:35:28 CST, Oracle ISQLPlus file access vulnerability (#NISR2122004E) at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0351.html.
- 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.
- BID-10871: Oracle Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1368: ISQL*Plus in Oracle 10g Application Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the file parameter to the load.uix script.
- US-CERT VU#435974: Oracle Application Server contains several vulnerabilities
Reported:
Dec 23, 2004
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