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CVE-2004-0638

8.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release…

Published Dec 31, 2004oracleCWE-119EPSS 6.63%

Overview

CVE-2004-0638 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle oracle8i. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4, allows remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update oracle8i 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.htmlRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=falseRefwww.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdfRefwww.red-database-security.com/advisory/advisory_20040903_3.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11100Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17254Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.htmlRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=falseRefwww.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdfRefwww.red-database-security.com/advisory/advisory_20040903_3.htm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0638?

CVE-2004-0638 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle oracle8i. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0638?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0638?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update oracle8i 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-2004-0638?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0638 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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