Oracle Database iSQL *Plus TNS listener denial of service
| oracle-isql-tns-dos (22544) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Oracle Database could be used to cause a denial of service in the TNS listener. The iSQL *Plus web interface could be used to cause a denial of service in the TNS listener. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to cause the TNS listener to stop.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Database Server 9.0.2.4 R2
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Critical Patch Update - July 2005. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Oct 07 2005 - 04:34:46 CDT, Shutdown TNS Listener via Oracle iSQL*Plus at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0176.html.
- Oracle Technology Network, Critical Patch Update - July 2005 at http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.html.
- BID-15032: Oracle iSQL*Plus TLS Listener Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-3206: iSQL*Plus (isqlplus) for Oracle9i Database Server Release 2 9.0.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (TNS listener stop) via an HTTP request with an sid parameter that contains a STOP command.
- OSVDB ID: 20056: Oracle iSQL*Plus TNS Listener Unauthorized Shutdown DoS
- SA15991: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Oct 07, 2005
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