CVE-2007-0272: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 17, 2007
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in MDSYS.MD in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain public procedures, aka DB05.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Oracle Database Server=8.1.7.4
Oracle Database Server=9.0.1.5
Oracle Database Server=9.2.0.7
Oracle Database Server=10.1.0.4

Event History

Jan 17, 2007
CVE Published
02:28 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0272?

CVE-2007-0272 has a critical severity level as it allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0272?

To fix CVE-2007-0272, upgrade to a later version of Oracle Database that is not vulnerable to this buffer overflow issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-0272?

CVE-2007-0272 affects users of Oracle Database versions 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2007-0272?

Exploiting CVE-2007-0272 could lead to a denial of service condition or execution of arbitrary code on the affected database.

5

What types of vulnerabilities are described in CVE-2007-0272?

CVE-2007-0272 describes multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the MDSYS.MD package of Oracle Database.

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