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CVE-2005-1496

4.6 · MEDIUM

The DBMS_Scheduler in Oracle 10g allows remote attackers with CREATE JOB privileges to gain additional privileges by changing SESSION_USER to the SYS user.

Published May 11, 2005oracleEPSS 38.31%

Overview

CVE-2005-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle application_server. It was published on May 11, 2005 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

The DBMS_Scheduler in Oracle 10g allows remote attackers with CREATE JOB privileges to gain additional privileges by changing SESSION_USER to the SYS user.

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-2005-1496?

CVE-2005-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle application_server. It was published on May 11, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-1496?

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-2005-1496?

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.

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