CVE-2007-1442 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a NULL DACL parameter in Oracle Database to gain elevated privileges.

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-2007-1442?

CVE-2007-1442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 14 Mar 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Oracle Database 10g uses a NULL pDacl parameter when calling the SetSecurityDescriptorDacl function to create discretionary access control lists (DACLs), which allows local users to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-1442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7w8h-97qm-v5g3.