CVE-2001-1041: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-1041: oracle program in Oracle 8.0.x, 8.1.x and 9.0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symli...

oracle program in Oracle 8.0.x, 8.1.x and 9.0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an Oracle log trace (.trc) file that is created in an alternate home directory identified by the ORACLE_HOME environment variable.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2001-1041 is an old local file-overwrite issue in Oracle 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and 9.0.1. A user who already has local access to the database host may be able to make Oracle overwrite files through mishandled trace log creation. The main business concern is legacy Oracle systems that still allow shared local access. Exposure is most likely on legacy Oracle 8.0.x, 8.1.x, or 9.0.1 installations, especially multi-user Unix-like hosts where non-administrative users can log in locally or influence Oracle runtime environment settings. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not a modern internet-facing emergency based on the supplied evidence, but any remaining Oracle 8 or 9 systems should be prioritized for discovery, isolation, and retirement planning. Mitigation focus: Inventory Oracle 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and 9.0.1 installations.; Consult Oracle's referenced guidance for supported fixes or workarounds.; Retire or upgrade unsupported legacy Oracle deployments where feasible..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 2, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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