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CVE-2007-6260

6.8 · MEDIUM

The installation process for Oracle 10g and llg uses accounts with default passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain login access by connecting to the Listener.

Published Dec 6, 2007oracleCWE-255EPSS 1.43%

Overview

CVE-2007-6260 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on December 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The installation process for Oracle 10g and llg uses accounts with default passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain login access by connecting to the Listener. NOTE: at the end of the installation, if performed using the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA), most accounts are disabled or their passwords are changed.

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

Refosvdb.org/43673Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3419Refwww.davidlitchfield.com/blog/archives/00000030.htmRefwww.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/twp_security_checklist_db_database_20071108.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483652/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26425Refosvdb.org/43673Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3419Refwww.davidlitchfield.com/blog/archives/00000030.htmRefwww.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/twp_security_checklist_db_database_20071108.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6260?

CVE-2007-6260 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on December 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-6260?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6260?

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-2007-6260?

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