CVE-1999-0784
5.0 · MEDIUMDenial of service in Oracle TNSLSNR SQL*Net Listener via a malformed string to the listener port, aka NERP.
Overview
CVE-1999-0784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on March 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Denial of service in Oracle TNSLSNR SQL*Net Listener via a malformed string to the listener port, aka NERP.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update database_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-1999-0784?
CVE-1999-0784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on March 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-1999-0784?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0784?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update database_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0784?
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