-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Team SHATTER Security Alert (Update) Oracle Database Buffer overflow vulnerabilities in procedure DBMS_DRS.GET_PROPERTY (DB03) Jan 18, 2007 (Updated July 18th, 2007) Risk Level: Medium Affected versions: Oracle Database Server versions 9i, 9iR2, 10gR1 and 10gR2 Remote exploitable: Yes (Authentication to Database Server is needed) Credits: This vulnerability was discovered and researched by Esteban Martínez Fayó of Application Security Inc. CVE: CVE-2007-0270 Details: Oracle Database Server provides the DBMS_DRS package that includes procedures used in Oracle Data Guard. This package contains the function GET_PROPERTY which is vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks. Impact: Any Oracle database user with EXECUTE privilege on the package SYS.DBMS_DRS can exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. It can also be exploited to cause DOS (Denial of service) killing Oracle server process. Vendor Status: Vendor was contacted and a patch was released. Workaround: Restrict access to the SYS.DBMS_DRS package. Fix: Apply Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2007 available at Oracle Metalink. Links: http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/cpujul2007.html http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/oracle/2007-04.shtml - -- _____________________________________________ Application Security, Inc. www.appsecinc.com AppSecInc is the leading provider of database security solutions for the enterprise. AppSecInc products proactively secure enterprise applications at more than 300 organizations around the world by discovering, assessing, and protecting the database against rapidly changing security threats. By securing data at its source, we enable organizations to more confidently extend their business with customers, partners and suppliers. Our security experts, combined with our strong support team, deliver up-to-date application safeguards that minimize risk and eliminate its impact on business. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) iD8DBQFGnouL9EOAcmTuFN0RAve6AJ9czDnP5Pi+1udZOwhhgIZgxWASMACg1t2u XMXFWDANEjUSXMvrEmPgk+I= =Fkhp -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----