Oracle9i Application Server OWA_UTIL PL/SQL application could expose sensitive information
| oracle-appserver-owautil-gain-information (8451) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle9i Application Server could allow a remote attacker to use the OWA_UTIL PL/SQL program to gain access to sensitive information. A remote attacker could use OWA_UTIL to access the owa_util.signature, owa_util.showsource, owa_util.cellsprint, owa_util.listprint, and owa_util.show_query_columns procedures without requiring authentication. An attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, including source code and authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Application Server 1.0.2.0
- Oracle, Application Server 1.0.2.1
- Oracle, Application Server 1.0.2.2
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Oracle Security Alert #28. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- CERT Advisory CA-2002-08, Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Servers at http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-08.html.
- NGSSoftware Insight Security Research Paper, Hackproofing Oracle Application Server at http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/hpoas.pdf.
- Oracle Security Alert #28, Vulnerabilities in Oracle mod_plsql and JSP in Oracle9i Application Server, v1.0.2.x at http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/ias_modplsql_alert.pdf.
- BID-4294: Oracle 9iAS PL/SQL OWA_UTIL Unauthorized Stored Procedure Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0560: PL/SQL module 3.0.9.8.2 in Oracle 9i Application Server 1.0.2.x allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the OWA_UTIL stored procedures (1) OWA_UTIL.signature, (2) OWA_UTIL.listprint, or (3) OWA_UTIL.show_query_columns.
- US-CERT VU#307835: Oracle9i Application Server OWA_UTIL procedures expose sensitive information
Reported:
Jan 10, 2002
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