Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Oracle Database flaw where an authenticated database user could trigger a buffer overflow in a system package and potentially run arbitrary code. The main business risk is legacy Oracle 8i or 9i systems still in service, especially where many users can connect to the database. Exposure is most likely in legacy Oracle Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3/9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4/9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4 installations. Organizations should treat any internet-reachable or broadly accessible legacy database as higher risk. Prioritize if any affected Oracle 8i or 9i system still supports production, regulated, or externally reachable workloads. The vulnerability is old, but arbitrary code execution through authenticated access makes unmanaged legacy databases a material business risk. Mitigation focus: Check Oracle Security Alert 68 and vendor support guidance for the affected release.; Upgrade or retire unsupported Oracle 8i and 9i database instances where feasible.; Restrict database access to trusted users and networks only..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oracle-dbmssystem-bo(17254)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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