CVE-2003-0096: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 21, 2003
·
Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i Database release 2, Release 1, 8i, 8.1.7, and 8.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long conversion string argument to the TOTIMESTAMPTZ function, (2) a long time zone argument to the TZOFFSET function, or (3) a long DIRECTORY parameter to the BFILENAME function.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Oracle Database Server=8.0.6
Oracle Database Server=9.2.1
Oracle Database Server=9.2.2
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1.2
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1.3
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.2

Event History

Feb 21, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Mar 3, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0096?

To fix CVE-2003-0096, you should apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of the Oracle database.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 affects multiple versions of Oracle 9i and 8i Database including versions 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 8.1.7.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specific functions with oversized inputs.

5

How widespread is CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 has been noted in multiple security reports, indicating a significant risk for systems utilizing the affected Oracle database versions.

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