CVE-2007-5513
First published: Wed Oct 17 2007(Updated: )
The XML DB (XMLDB) component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, and 10.1.0.5 generates incorrect audit entries in the USERID column in which (1) long usernames are trimmed to 5 characters, or (2) short entries contain any extra characters from usernames in previous entries, aka DB23.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Database | =9.2.0.8 | |
| Oracle Database | =9.2.0.8dv | |
| Oracle Database | =10.1.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27251
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerability-in-oracle-xmldb-ftp-service/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-290A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27409
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3247
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119332677525918&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3626
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2007-092913.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482426/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5513?
CVE-2007-5513 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system audit integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5513?
To fix CVE-2007-5513, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Oracle Database where this issue has been addressed.
What are the affected versions of Oracle Database for CVE-2007-5513?
CVE-2007-5513 affects Oracle Database versions 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, and 10.1.0.5.
What kind of data integrity issue does CVE-2007-5513 cause?
CVE-2007-5513 causes data integrity issues by generating incorrect audit entries, which may misrepresent user activity.
Is CVE-2007-5513 a critical vulnerability?
While not classified as critical, CVE-2007-5513 poses significant risks due to its effects on auditing and user identification.
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