CVE-2004-0638: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle 8i | =standard_8.1.7.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =standard_9.0.1.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =personal_9.0.1.5 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =standard_9.2.0.3 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =enterprise_9.2.0.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =enterprise_9.0.1.5 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =standard_9.2.0.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =personal_9.2.0.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =enterprise_9.2.0.3 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =personal_9.0.1.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =personal_9.2.0.3 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =standard_9.0.1.5 | |
| Oracle 8i | =enterprise_8.1.7.4 | |
| Oracle Oracle9i | =enterprise_9.0.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/advisory_20040903_3.htm
- http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11100
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17254
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0638?
CVE-2004-0638 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dbms_system package.
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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