CVE-2004-1366: Medium severity Oracle Application Server vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2004
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Updated

Oracle 10g Database Server stores the password for the SYSMAN account in cleartext in the world-readable emoms.properties file, which could allow local users to gain DBA privileges.

Affected Software

87 affected components
Oracle Application Server
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2.0.0
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2.0.1
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2.1
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2.2
Oracle Application Server=9.0.2.3
Oracle Application Server=9.0.3
Oracle Application Server=9.0.3.1
Oracle Application Server=9.0.4
Oracle Application Server=9.0.4.0
Oracle Application Server=9.0.4.1
Oracle Collaboration Suite=release_1
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.1
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.2
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.3
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.4
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.5
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.6
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.7
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.8
Oracle E-Business Suite=11.5.9
Oracle Enterprise Manager=9
Oracle Enterprise Manager=9.0.1
Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Control=10.1.2
Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control=10.1.0.2
Oracle Oracle10g=enterprise_9.0.4_.0
Oracle Oracle10g=enterprise_10.1.0.2
Oracle Oracle10g=personal_9.0.4_.0
Oracle Oracle10g=personal_10.1_.0.2
Oracle Oracle10g=standard_9.0.4_.0
Oracle Oracle10g=standard_10.1_.0.2
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.0.5_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.0.6_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.0.6_.0.1
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.5_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.5_.0.2
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.5_.1.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.6_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.6_.1.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.7_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.7_.1.0
Oracle Oracle8i=enterprise_8.1.7_.4
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.0.6
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.0.6_.3
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.5
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.6
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.7
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.7_.0.0
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.7_.1
Oracle Oracle8i=standard_8.1.7_.4
Oracle Oracle9i=client_9.2.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=client_9.2.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_8.1.7
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.0.1.4
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.0.1.5
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.3
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.4
Oracle Oracle9i=enterprise_9.2.0.5
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_8.1.7
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.0.1.4
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.0.1.5
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.3
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.4
Oracle Oracle9i=personal_9.2.0.5
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_8.1.7
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_9.0.1.5
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.1
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.2
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.3
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.4
Oracle Oracle9i=standard_9.2.0.5

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/oracle23122004D.txt

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdf

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/385323

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10871

Patch Available

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-245A.html

Event History

Aug 4, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jan 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1366?

CVE-2004-1366 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the exposure of database credentials in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1366?

To fix CVE-2004-1366, ensure that the emoms.properties file is only accessible by authorized users and implement encryption for stored passwords.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2004-1366?

CVE-2004-1366 affects multiple versions of Oracle Database 10g, 9i, and 8i among other Oracle products.

4

Can CVE-2004-1366 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-1366 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system where the Oracle Database is installed.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2004-1366 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2004-1366 can lead to unauthorized access to DBA privileges, resulting in potential data breaches or manipulation.

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