CVE-2006-0270 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Jan 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can retrieve unencrypted master keys from the SGA, compromising Transparent Data Encryption in Oracle Database.

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-2006-0270?

CVE-2006-0270 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 18 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Wallet component of Oracle Database server 10.2.0.1 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# DB27. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed a reliable researcher report that TDA stores the master key without encryption, which allows local users to obtain the key via the SGA.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0270?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0270?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-0270 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0270 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3mf7-49vm-cgqm.