Oracle iSQL*Plus vulnerabilities

Created 11/5/02
CAN 2002-1264

Impact

A remote user could execute arbitrary operating system commands with SYSTEM or oracle privileges.

Background

The iSQL*Plus application, which comes with Oracle 9i, allows users to query an Oracle database from a web browser.

The Problem

11/5/02
There is a buffer overflow in the processing of the USERID parameter in iSQL*Plus on Oracle 9i. A remote attacker could overwrite stack memory and execute arbitrary commands by entering a long, specially-crafted user ID at the login screen. This would usually result in SYSTEM privileges on Windows systems and oracle privileges on Unix. Oracle 9i releases 9.0.x (all releases), 9.2.0.1, and 9.2.0.2 are affected by this vulnerability.

Resolution

To fix the iSQL*Plus vulnerability, download and install patch 2581911.

Where can I read more about this?

This vulnerability was reported in Oracle Security Alert #46 and NGSSoftware Advisory #NISR04112002.