Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain MDSYS privileges via the MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL trigger.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Database 10G | 10.1.0.5 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/51354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33525Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500061/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021561
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8074
- http://osvdb.org/51354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33525Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500061/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021561
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3979?
CVE-2008-3979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE:...
How severe is CVE-2008-3979?
CVE-2008-3979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Database 10G.