Oracle Database Server EXTPROC command execution

oracle-extproc-command-execution (18662) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Oracle10g and 9i Database Server could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by a vulnerability in the EXTPROC executable, which provides the functionality to allow procedure calls to external programs from PL/SQL. A local attacker could the bypass restriction that prevents extrpoc from accepting requests that are not from the Oracle database server and execute arbitrary commands on the server.


Consequences:

Gain Privileges

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Oracle Security Alert #68. See References.

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Dec 23 2004 - 10:33:51 CST: Oracle extproc local command execution (#NISR23122004C).
  • Oracle Security Alert #68: This security alert addresses security vulnerabilities in Oracle¿s server products..
  • BID-10871: Oracle Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2004-1365: Extproc in Oracle 9i and 10g does not require authentication to load a library or execute a function, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as the Oracle user.
  • CVE-2005-0297: SQL injection vulnerability in Oracle Database 9i and 10g allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain privileges.
  • US-CERT VU#316206: Oracle Database Server contains several vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

  • Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.1
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.1.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.1.3
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.1.4
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.1.5
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.0.2.4
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.0
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.1
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.3
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.5
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.2
  • Oracle Database Server 9.2.3

Reported:

Dec 25, 2004

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