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CVE-2007-4517

6.0 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in the XDB.XDB_PITRIG_PKG.PITRIG_DROPMETADATA procedure in Oracle 10g R2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) OWNER or (2) NAME argument.

Published Nov 8, 2007oracleCWE-119EPSS 5.38%

Overview

CVE-2007-4517 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on November 8, 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

Buffer overflow in the XDB.XDB_PITRIG_PKG.PITRIG_DROPMETADATA procedure in Oracle 10g R2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) OWNER or (2) NAME argument.

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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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=622Refsecunia.com/advisories/27526Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8524Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483434/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26374Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018908Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3803Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38318Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=622Refsecunia.com/advisories/27526

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4517?

CVE-2007-4517 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on November 8, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4517?

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-2007-4517?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-4517?

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