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Vulnerability Note VU#890940

Oracle HTTP Server vulnerability

Overview

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle's HTTP Server (Apache) may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

I. Description

Oracle Application Server and Database Server includes Apache as an HTTP server. There is an vulnerability in the version of Apache that ships with Oracle Database and Application Server. The details of this vulnerability are not clear. However, Oracle states this issue can allow an attacker to easily compromise system integrity and availability. In addition, system confidentiality may be at risk, however Oracle specifies that compromising confidentiality as difficult.

This issue is identified as DB31/AS05 in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to may be able gain access to, and modify sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

III. Solution

Apply updates

Apply the appropriate patch or upgrade as specified in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

Limit Access to HTTP Server

Block or restrict access to the HTTP server (80/tcp) on affected systems from untrusted networks such as the Internet. Sites, particularly those who are not able to apply the appropriate patches, are encouraged to consider implementing this workaround.

Systems Affected

VendorStatusDate NotifiedDate Updated
Apache HTTP Server ProjectUnknown21-Oct-2005
Oracle CorporationVulnerable21-Oct-2005

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-292A.html
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpuoct2005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/17250/
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/details_oracle_cpu_october

Credit

This document is based on information contained in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

This document was written by Jeff Gennari.

Other Information

Date Public:2005-10-18
Date First Published:2005-10-21
Date Last Updated:2005-10-21
CERT Advisory: 
CVE-ID(s): 
NVD-ID(s): 
US-CERT Technical Alerts: 
Metric:17.21
Document Revision:21

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