CVE-2003-0222: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 30, 2003
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in Oracle Net Services for Oracle Database Server 9i release 2 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "CREATE DATABASE LINK" query containing a connect string with a long USING parameter.

Affected Software

31 affected components
Oracle Database Server=8.0.5.1
Oracle Oracle8i=8.0x
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.2
Oracle Oracle8i=8.0.6
Oracle Database Server=8.1.7
Oracle Database Server=8.1.5
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.6
Oracle Database Server=7.3.3
Oracle Database Server=8.1.6
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.5
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1.2
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1.3
Oracle Database Server=8.0.2
Oracle Database Server=9.2.1
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7.1
Oracle Database Server=8.0.3
Oracle Database Server=8.0.4
Oracle Database Server=9.2.2
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1.7.4
Oracle Oracle8i=8.1x
Oracle Oracle9i=9.2.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.2.0.2
Oracle Database Server=8.0.5
Oracle Oracle8i=8.0.6.3
Oracle Database Server=7.3.4
Oracle Database Server=8.0.6
Oracle Database Server=8.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=9.0.1.4

Event History

Apr 30, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 12, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0222?

CVE-2003-0222 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0222?

To fix CVE-2003-0222, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates from Oracle for the affected database versions.

3

Which Oracle Database versions are affected by CVE-2003-0222?

CVE-2003-0222 affects Oracle Database Server 9i release 2 and earlier, including versions 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and Oracle 8i.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2003-0222?

CVE-2003-0222 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted "CREATE DATABASE LINK" queries.

5

Is it possible to mitigate CVE-2003-0222 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?

While applying patches is the best approach, temporary mitigation may include restricting database access and monitoring for suspicious activity.

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