CVE-2004-0638: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2004
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbmssystem package (dbmssystem.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4, allows remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Oracle Database=standard_8.1.7.4
Oracle Database=standard_9.0.1.4
Oracle Database=personal_9.0.1.5
Oracle Database=standard_9.2.0.3
Oracle Database=enterprise_9.2.0.4
Oracle Database=enterprise_9.0.1.5
Oracle Database=standard_9.2.0.4
Oracle Database=personal_9.2.0.4
Oracle Database=enterprise_9.2.0.3
Oracle Database=personal_9.0.1.4
Oracle Database=personal_9.2.0.3
Oracle Database=standard_9.0.1.5
Oracle Database=enterprise_8.1.7.4
Oracle Database=enterprise_9.0.1.4

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 19, 2005
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-2004-0638?

CVE-2004-0638 has a high severity due to the potential for remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0638?

To fix CVE-2004-0638, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected database versions.

3

Which Oracle versions are affected by CVE-2004-0638?

CVE-2004-0638 affects Oracle 8i version 8.1.7.4 and various versions of Oracle 9i from 9.0.1.4 to 9.2.0.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0638?

CVE-2004-0638 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dbms_system package.

5

Can CVE-2004-0638 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0638 can be exploited remotely by authorized users to execute arbitrary code.

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