Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Oracle database information-disclosure issue. Users who already have read access to Oracle DIRECTORY objects may learn sensitive operating-system directory information. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Oracle 8i, 9i, or 10g systems still exist and whether DIRECTORY permissions are broadly granted. Exposure is most likely in legacy Oracle 8i, 9i, or 10g environments using DIRECTORY objects, especially where read privileges were granted broadly to application schemas, reporting users, or shared database roles. Prioritize this for legacy Oracle environments. It is not described as actively exploited, but weak DIRECTORY permissions can expose sensitive system paths and support broader reconnaissance inside critical databases. Mitigation focus: Review Oracle January 2005 CPU guidance for the affected database versions.; Remove unnecessary READ grants on DIRECTORY objects.; Restrict DIRECTORY access to least-privilege database roles and schemas..
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- oracle-directory-lob-obtain-info(18947)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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