Oracle Forms temporary files information disclosure
| formsbuilder-temp-file-info-disclosure (21347) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle Forms could create an unencrypted copy of database tables to a temporary file when the number of retrieved records exceeds the buffered records parameter. The temporary file created has world readable rights. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Forms 4.5
- Oracle, Forms 6.0
- Oracle, Forms 6i
- Oracle, Forms 9i
Remedy:
Apply the Critical Patch Update - July 2005, available from the Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory dated July 2005. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory dated July 2005, Critical Patch Update - July 2005 at http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.html.
- Oracle9i Forms Web site, Oracle9i Forms Technical Information at http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/techlisting9i.html.
- Red-Database-Security Advisory AKSEC2003-006, Oracle Forms Insecure Temporary File Handling at http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_unsecure_temp_file_handling.html.
- CVE-2005-2294: Oracle Forms 4.5, 6.0, 6i, and 9i on Unix, when a large number of records are retrieved by an Oracle form, stores a copy of the database tables in a world-readable temporary file, which allows local users to gain sensitive information such as credit card numbers.
- SA15991: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jul 12, 2005
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