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Oracle Application Server SQL*ReportWriter vulnerability

Vulnerability Note VU#171364

Original Release Date: 2005-10-21 | Last Revised: 2005-10-24

Overview

An unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle SQL*ReportWriter may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise system confidentiality and integrity.

Description

Oracle SQL*ReportWriter is a component of the Oracle Application Server. There is an vulnerability in the Oracle SQL*ReportWriter, but the details of this vulnerability are not clear. However, Oracle states that this issue can allow an attacker to easily compromise system confidentiality and integrity.

This issue is identified as AS10 in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to access and modify sensitive information.

Solution

Apply updates

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

Vendor Information

171364
 

Oracle Corporation Affected

Updated:  October 21, 2005

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please see http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpuoct2005.html.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us email.


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Acknowledgements

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

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 14.58
Date Public: 2005-10-18
Date First Published: 2005-10-21
Date Last Updated: 2005-10-24 20:03 UTC
Document Revision: 14

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