Vulnerability Description
Oracle Database Server 10.1, 10.2, and 11g grants directory WRITE permissions for arbitrary pathnames that are aliased in a CREATE OR REPLACE DIRECTORY statement, which allows remote authenticated users with CREATE ANY DIRECTORY privileges to gain SYSDBA privileges by aliasing the pathname of the password directory, and then overwriting the password file through UTL_FILE operations, a related issue to CVE-2006-7141.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Database Server | 10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracleforensics.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/10/10/create-any-directo
- http://www.oracleforensics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/create-any-d
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31738
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48814
- http://www.oracleforensics.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/10/10/create-any-directo
- http://www.oracleforensics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/create-any-d
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31738
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48814
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6065?
CVE-2008-6065 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Oracle Database Server 10.1, 10.2, and 11g grants directory WRITE permissions for arbitrary pathnames that are aliased in a CREATE OR REPLACE DIRECTORY statement, which allows remote authenticated use...
How severe is CVE-2008-6065?
CVE-2008-6065 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6065?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Database Server.