CVE-2003-0894: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 25, 2003
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the (1) oracle and (2) oracleO programs in Oracle 9i Database 9.0.x and 9.2.x before 9.2.0.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.4
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.4
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.1.2
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.1.3
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.1.4
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.4

Event History

Oct 25, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 17, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0894?

CVE-2003-0894 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0894?

To fix CVE-2003-0894, upgrade Oracle 9i Database to version 9.2.0.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions of Oracle are affected by CVE-2003-0894?

CVE-2003-0894 affects Oracle 9i Database versions 9.0.x and 9.2.x prior to version 9.2.0.4.

4

Can CVE-2003-0894 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2003-0894 requires local access to the affected systems to exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2003-0894 facilitate?

CVE-2003-0894 can facilitate code execution attacks allowing local users to potentially take control of the affected system.

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