How severe is CVE-1999-1256?

CVE-1999-1256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1256?

CVE-1999-1256 affects Oracle Database Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1256?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1256 published?

CVE-1999-1256 was published on 1999-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1256

CVE-1999-1256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Assistant with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Assistant
Published: 1999-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 in Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition stores the database master password in plaintext in the spoolmain.log file when a new database is created, which allows local users to obtain the password from that file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1256?: Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 in Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition stores the database master password in plaintext in the spoolmain.log file when a new database is created, which allows local users to obtain the password from that file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1256?: CVE-1999-1256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1256?: CVE-1999-1256 affects Oracle Database Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1256 published?: CVE-1999-1256 was published on 1999-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_assistant:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*