Oracle10g Application Server character conversion privilege escalation

oracle-character-conversion-gain-privileges (18657) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Oracle10g Application Server could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the database server, caused by a vulnerability when converting certain character sets. A remote attacker could bypass pl/sql exclusions and gain unauthorized access to the server with SYS privileges.

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:

Gain Privileges

References:

Reported:

Dec 23, 2004

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