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CVE-2004-1366

4.6 · MEDIUM

Oracle 10g Database Server stores the password for the SYSMAN account in cleartext in the world-readable emoms.properties file, which could allow local users to gain DBA privileges.

Published Aug 4, 2004oracleCWE-255EPSS 15.50%

Overview

CVE-2004-1366 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle application_server. It was published on August 4, 2004 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 10g Database Server stores the password for the SYSMAN account in cleartext in the world-readable emoms.properties file, which could allow local users to gain DBA privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update application_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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1366?

CVE-2004-1366 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle application_server. It was published on August 4, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1366?

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-2004-1366?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update application_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-2004-1366?

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