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CVE-2006-7141

6.0 · MEDIUM

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, when utl_file_dir is set to a wildcard value or "CREATE ANY DIRECTORY to PUBLIC" privileges exist, allows remote authenticated users…

Published Mar 7, 2007oracleEPSS 5.93%

Overview

CVE-2006-7141 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on March 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, when utl_file_dir is set to a wildcard value or "CREATE ANY DIRECTORY to PUBLIC" privileges exist, allows remote authenticated users to read and modify arbitrary files via full filepaths to utl_file functions such as (1) utl_file.put_line and (2) utl_file.get_line, a related issue to CVE-2005-0701. NOTE: this issue is disputed by third parties who state that this is due to an insecure configuration instead of an inherent vulnerability

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7141?

CVE-2006-7141 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on March 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-7141?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7141?

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.

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