CVE-2001-1041 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 2 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on Oracle trace files, potentially compromising system integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-1041?

CVE-2001-1041 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 2 Feb 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1041?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database Server.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1041?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1041 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2001-1041 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1041 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vgr-jp8f-r9m7.