CVE-2001-0499: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0499: Buffer overflow in Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) Listener in Oracle 8i 8.1.7 and earlier allows remot...

Buffer overflow in Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) Listener in Oracle 8i 8.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long argument to the commands (1) STATUS, (2) PING, (3) SERVICES, (4) TRC_FILE, (5) SAVE_CONFIG, or (6) RELOAD.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Oracle database listener flaw. A remote attacker could send oversized command arguments to the TNS Listener and potentially gain elevated privileges on systems running Oracle 8i 8.1.7 or earlier. The supplied sources do not show modern active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Oracle 8i environments, forgotten database servers, lab systems, or old embedded applications where the TNS Listener remains reachable over the network. Treat this as a legacy exposure risk with high impact if old Oracle systems still exist. Prioritize asset discovery first, then isolation or upgrade planning. Mitigation focus: Identify Oracle 8i 8.1.7 or earlier instances and their TNS Listeners.; Check Oracle, CERT, and vendor guidance for supported patches or upgrades.; Restrict listener reachability to trusted database clients and administration networks..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oracle-tns-listener-bo(6758)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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