CVE-2002-0566: Medium severity Oracle Application Server vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2002
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Updated

PL/SQL module 3.0.9.8.2 in Oracle 9i Application Server 1.0.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP Authorization header without an authentication type.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Oracle Application Server=1.0.2
Oracle Application Server Web Cache=2.0.0.0
Oracle Application Server Web Cache=2.0.0.1
Oracle Application Server Web Cache=2.0.0.2
Oracle Application Server Web Cache=2.0.0.3
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7_.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1

Event History

Jun 11, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0566?

CVE-2002-0566 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service by crashing the affected Oracle applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0566?

To fix CVE-2002-0566, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by Oracle for the affected versions.

3

Which Oracle products are affected by CVE-2002-0566?

CVE-2002-0566 affects Oracle 9i Application Server 1.0.2.x and various versions of Oracle Application Server Web Cache.

4

What kind of attack is CVE-2002-0566 vulnerable to?

CVE-2002-0566 is vulnerable to denial of service attacks via manipulated HTTP Authorization headers.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0566?

Yes, temporarily restricting access to the affected services or modules can mitigate the impact of CVE-2002-0566 until a patch is applied.

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