3837 : Oracle Database NUMTOYMINTERVAL Function Local Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-02-06

Description

A remote overflow exists in Oracle 9i. The NUMTOYMINTERVAL function fails to validate the "char_expr" string resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.2.0.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Oracle Corporation	Oracle9i Enterprise Edition	9.0.1
		9.2.0.1
		9.2.0.2
	Oracle9i Standard Edition	9.0.1
		9.2.0.1
		9.2.0.2

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10805
ISS X-Force ID: 15060
CVE ID: 2003-1208 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 3838 3839 3840
SCIP VulDB ID: 506
Other Advisory URL: http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/ora_numtoyminterval.txt
Vendor URL: http://www.oracle.com/

Tools & Filters

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Snort	2614 2651

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-05-20 | Disagree?

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