CVE-2003-0894 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 25 Oct 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in Oracle 9i database utilities, requiring local access.

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-2003-0894?

CVE-2003-0894 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Oracle9i, published on 25 Oct 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the (1) oracle and (2) oracleO programs in Oracle 9i Database 9.0.x and 9.2.x before 9.2.0.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0894?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Oracle9i.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0894?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0894 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-2003-0894 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0894 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Oracle9i vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmc2-gfmw-wmhg.