CVE-2001-0942: Medium severity oracle database server vulnerability

Published Nov 29, 2001

Updated

dbsnmp in Oracle 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 uses the ORACLEHOME environment variable to find and execute the dbsnmp program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by pointing the ORACLEHOME to an alternate directory that contains a malicious version of dbsnmp.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Oracle Database Server=8.1.6

Oracle Database Server=8.1.7

Remediation

Patch Available

http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/dbsmp_alert.pdf

Event History

Nov 29, 2001

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Feb 2, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0942?

CVE-2001-0942 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary programs.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0942?

To fix CVE-2001-0942, ensure that the ORACLE_HOME environment variable is correctly configured and not pointing to an untrusted directory.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0942?

Users of Oracle Database versions 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 are affected by CVE-2001-0942.

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0942 allow?

CVE-2001-0942 allows local users to perform arbitrary code execution by exploiting the misconfigured ORACLE_HOME variable.

Is CVE-2001-0942 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2001-0942 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to the system to exploit.