DB: Oracle Database CTXSYS.DRVDISP.TABLEFUNC_ASOWN Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Oracle Database CTXSYS.DRVDISP.TABLEFUNC_ASOWN. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Oracle Database is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that exists in Oracle Text. The vulnerability can be exploited over the 'Oracle Net' protocol. For an exploit to succeed, the attacker must have 'Execute on CTXSYS.DRVDISP' privileges. Successful exploits will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. This may facilitate a complete system compromise. This vulnerability affects the following supported versions: 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 11.1.0.7ww

Affected Products

Oracle oracle10g_personal_edition

References

BugTraq: 50199

CVE: CVE-2011-2301

Short Name
DB:ORACLE:TNS:TABLEFUNC-ASOWN
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DB
Keywords
Buffer CTXSYS.DRVDISP.TABLEFUNC_ASOWN CVE-2011-2301 Database Oracle Overflow bid:50199
Release Date
12/14/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Oracle

CVSS Score

8.5

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