CVE-2004-1367: Infoleak

Published Aug 4, 2004
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Updated

Oracle 10g Database Server, when installed with a password that contains an exclamation point ("!") for the (1) DBSNMP or (2) SYSMAN user, generates an error that logs the password in the world-readable postDBCreation.log file, which could allow local users to obtain that password and use it against SYS or SYSTEM accounts, which may have been installed with the same password.

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

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-2004-1367?

The severity of CVE-2004-1367 is considered to be medium due to potential exposure of sensitive passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1367?

To fix CVE-2004-1367, change the passwords for the DBSNMP and SYSMAN users so that they do not include an exclamation point.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1367?

CVE-2004-1367 affects users of Oracle Database 10g, Oracle 9i, and Oracle 8i installed with specific password criteria.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2004-1367?

The impact of CVE-2004-1367 includes the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive database credentials.

5

Is CVE-2004-1367 still a concern in modern Oracle installations?

Yes, CVE-2004-1367 remains a concern for older Oracle installations that have not been updated or patched appropriately.

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