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CVE-1999-1256

4.6 · MEDIUM

Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 in Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition stores the database master password in plaintext in the spoolmain.log file when a new database is created, which allows local users…

Published Mar 4, 1999oracleEPSS 1.93%

Overview

CVE-1999-1256 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_assistant. It was published on March 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 in Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition stores the database master password in plaintext in the spoolmain.log file when a new database is created, which allows local users to obtain the password from that file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update database_assistant 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

Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=92056752115116&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12744Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1902Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=92056752115116&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12744Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1902

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1256?

CVE-1999-1256 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_assistant. It was published on March 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-1999-1256?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1256?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update database_assistant 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-1999-1256?

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