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9.0

Oracle Database allows remote code execution via crafted strings

CVE-2003-0096 · published 23 years ago
Summary

Certain older versions of Oracle Database can be tricked into running unwanted programs when they receive unusually long text inputs. This could let an attacker take control of the server from a distance. Update to a supported version or apply the vendor's security patches as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle database_server 8.0.6
9.2.1
9.2.2
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle oracle8i 8.1.7
8.1.7.1
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle oracle9i 9.0
9.0.1
9.0.1.2
9.0.1.3
9.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i Database release 2, Release 1, 8i, 8.1.7, and 8.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long conversion string argument to the TO_TIMES...
Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i Database release 2, Release 1, 8i, 8.1.7, and 8.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long conversion string argument to the TO_TIMESTAMP_TZ function, (2) a long time zone argument to the TZ_OFFSET function, or (3) a long DIRECTORY parameter to the BFILENAME function.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.0 Critical
Exploitation
16% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published3 Mar 2003
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-0096 · NVD
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