How severe is CVE-2001-0942?

CVE-2001-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0942?

CVE-2001-0942 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0942?

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

When was CVE-2001-0942 published?

CVE-2001-0942 was published on 2001-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0942

CVE-2001-0942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2001-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dbsnmp in Oracle 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 uses the ORACLE_HOME environment variable to find and execute the dbsnmp program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by pointing the ORACLE_HOME to an alternate directory that contains a malicious version of dbsnmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0942?: dbsnmp in Oracle 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 uses the ORACLE_HOME environment variable to find and execute the dbsnmp program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by pointing the ORACLE_HOME to an alternate directory that contains a malicious version of dbsnmp.
How severe is CVE-2001-0942?: CVE-2001-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0942?: CVE-2001-0942 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0942 published?: CVE-2001-0942 was published on 2001-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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