CVE-2008-3996 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 14 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle Database via the Change Data Capture component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3996?

CVE-2008-3996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Change Data Capture component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to SYS.DBMS_CDC_IPUBLISH.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3996?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Database 11i.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-3996 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3996 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c4xj-289h-xhv9.