CVE-2001-0499 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 27 Jul 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via buffer overflow in Oracle TNS Listener commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0499?

CVE-2001-0499 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0499?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Oracle8i.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0499?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0499 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0499 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x55p-rh55-qcxv.