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TITLE:
Oracle Database CTXSYS.CONTEXT Index Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA50143

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RELEASE DATE:
2012-08-08

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DESCRIPTION:
David Litchfield has reported a vulnerability in Oracle Database,
which can be exploited by malicious users to gain escalated
privileges.

The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error related to
the CTXSYS.CONTEXT index. No further information is currently
available.

Successful exploitation allows user to gain SYSDBA privileges, but
requires CREATE TABLE and CREATE PROCEDURE privileges and EXECUTE
privileges on DBMS_STATS.

SOLUTION:
Reportedly, patches are available for some 11gR2 versions (please
contact the vendor for more information).

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
David Litchfield

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
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