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| Oracle Database Server is "a family of database products that range from personal databases to enterprise solutions". Local exploitation of an untrusted library path vulnerability in Oracle Corp.'s Oracle Database product allows attackers to gain elevated privileges. |
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Credit:
The information has been provided by iDefense Labs Security Advisories.
The original article can be found at: http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=727
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Vulnerable Systems:
* Oracle 11g R1 version 11.1.0.6.0 on 32-bit Linux platform
Immune Systems:
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This vulnerability specifically exists in a set-uid root program distributed with Oracle Database for Linux and Unix platforms. By replacing a module owned by the oracle user, which is loaded by this program, an attacker can execute arbitrary code as root.
Analysis:
Exploitation allows the attacker to gain root privilege. In order to exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must have access to database owner account, typically "oracle", or be a member of oracle installation group, typically "oinstall".
Workaround:
In order to prevent exploitation, administrators can remove the set-uid bit from the vulnerable program. However, doing so could impair the functionality of the DBMS_SCHEDULER package.
Vendor response:
Oracle Corp. has addressed this vulnerability with the release of their July 2008 Critical Patch Update. For more information, visit the following URL.
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/cpujul2008.html
CVE Information:
CVE-2008-2613
Disclosure timeline:
01/25/2008 - Initial vendor notification
02/05/2008 - Initial vendor response
07/15/2008 - Coordinated public disclosure
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