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6.5

Oracle Database Log Miner can run attacker code

CVE-2007-0271 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Log Miner feature in Oracle Database versions 9.0.1.5 and 9.2.0.7 may let an attacker run their own code on the server. This risk comes from a flaw in the ADD_LOGFILE routine that can be triggered by someone with certain database privileges. Apply the latest Oracle security updates or upgrade to a newer database version to eliminate the problem.

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 9.0.1.5
9.2.0.7
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 and 9.2.0.7 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the Log Miner component and sys.dbms_log_mnr privileges, aka DB04. NOTE: Oracle ha...
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 and 9.2.0.7 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the Log Miner component and sys.dbms_log_mnr privileges, aka DB04. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed a reliable researcher claim that this is a buffer overflow in the ADD_LOGFILE procedure for the SYS.DBMS_LOGMNR package that allows code execution.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published17 Jan 2007
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-0271 · NVD
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