CVE-2008-3983: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2008

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Workspace Manager component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to SYS.LT and WMSYS.LT, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3982 and CVE-2008-3984.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Oracle Database 10g=10.2.0.3

Oracle Database 9i=9.2.0.8dv

Oracle Database 11i=11.1.0.6

Oracle Database 9i=9.2.0.8

Oracle Database 10g=10.1.0.5

Event History

Oct 14, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3983?

CVE-2008-3983 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3983?

To mitigate CVE-2008-3983, it is recommended to update Oracle Database to the latest available patch that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Oracle Database are affected by CVE-2008-3983?

CVE-2008-3983 affects Oracle Database versions 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6.

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2008-3983?

CVE-2008-3983 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability, which could compromise data integrity and confidentiality.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-3983?

As of now, there are no widely reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2008-3983, but it is advisable to apply security updates.