Vulnerability Note VU#846582

Oracle9i Database contains buffer overflow in NUMTODSINTERVAL() function

Overview

Oracle9i Database contains a buffer overflow in the NUMTODSINTERVAL() function which could allow anyone who can query the server to execute arbitrary code or access data with the privileges of the vulnerable process.

I. Description

A buffer overflow exists in the NUMTODSINTERVAL() function. This function is responsible for handling date/time conversions. By supplying an overly long character string to the function, an attacker could overwrite a return address on the stack, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary code or access data with the privileges of the vulnerable process. Oracle typically runs as SYSTEM on Windows and as the ORACLE user on UNIX.

II. Impact

Exploitation may result in the ability to execute arbitrary code or access data with the privileges of the vulnerable process.

III. Solution

Apply Patch

According to NGSSoftware, this problem is fixed in Oracle 9i Database Release 2, version 9.2.0.3.

For further information regarding Oracle security patches, please visit the Oracle Metalilnk site:

http://metalink.oracle.com

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Notified	Date Updated
Oracle Corporation	Vulnerable	26-Feb-2004

References

http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/ora_numtodsinterval.txt
http://www.secunia.com/advisories/10805/
http://metalink.oracle.com

Credit

This vulnerability was reported by NGSSoftware.

This document was written by Damon Morda.

Other Information

Date Public:	2004-02-06
Date First Published:	2004-02-27
Date Last Updated:	2004-02-27
CERT Advisory:
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Metric:	13.47
Document Revision:	7

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