CVE-2009-1979 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can compromise Oracle Database confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially achieving arbitrary code execution via the Network Authentication component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1979?
CVE-2009-1979 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 22 Oct 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Authentication component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this is related to improper validation of the AUTH_SESSKEY parameter length that leads to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Database Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1979 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Database Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p54g-mf9q-782r.