3839 : Oracle Database FROM_TZ Function Local Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-12-12

Description

Oracle 9i contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when calling the function FROM_TZ function using a long TIME ZONE parameter. This flaw may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version Oracle 9.2.0.4 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	9.2.0.3
Oracle Corporation	Oracle9i Standard Edition	9.2.0.3

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10805
ISS X-Force ID: 15060
CVE ID: 2003-1208 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 3837 3838 3840
SCIP VulDB ID: 506
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0030.html
Vendor URL: http://metalink.oracle.com/
Other Advisory URL: http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/ora_from_tz.txt

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Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

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

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