CVE-2003-1208 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 May 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Oracle 9i database functions and session parameters.

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-2003-1208?

CVE-2003-1208 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Oracle9i, published on 19 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i 9 before 9.2.0.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary code by (1) setting the TIME_ZONE session parameter to a long value, or providing long parameters to the (2) NUMTOYMINTERVAL, (3) NUMTODSINTERVAL or (4) FROM_TZ functions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1208?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Oracle9i.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1208 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-2003-1208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Oracle9i vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q894-gjx6-p8jv.