CVE-2002-0965: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 4, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICENAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0

Event History

Oct 4, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0965?

CVE-2002-0965 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0965?

To fix CVE-2002-0965, upgrade to a patched version of Oracle 9i Database Server or implement appropriate access controls.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0965?

CVE-2002-0965 affects local users of Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems and Oracle 8 on VM.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0965?

CVE-2002-0965 can be exploited by local users to execute arbitrary code by providing a long SERVICE_NAME parameter.

5

What versions of Oracle are vulnerable to CVE-2002-0965?

Vulnerable versions to CVE-2002-0965 include Oracle 9i versions 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 9.0.

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