CVE-2002-1637: Medium severity Oracle Application Server vulnerability

Published Feb 26, 2002

Updated

Multiple components in Oracle 9i Application Server (9iAS) are installed with over 160 default usernames and passwords, including (1) SYS, (2) SYSTEM, (3) AQJAVA, (4) OWA, (5) IMAGEUSER, (6) USER1, (7) USER2, (8) PLSQL, (9) DEMO, (10) FINANCE, and many others, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle Application Server

Event History

Feb 26, 2002

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Mar 28, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1637?

CVE-2002-1637 has a severe impact due to multiple default usernames and passwords that can be exploited by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1637?

To fix CVE-2002-1637, you should disable or change all default usernames and passwords in the Oracle 9i Application Server.

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1637?

CVE-2002-1637 affects Oracle 9i Application Server installations that have not replaced default credentials.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2002-1637?

The risks of CVE-2002-1637 include unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential manipulation of application functionality.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-1637?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2002-1637, but mitigations involve changing default settings and enforcing stronger security practices.