How severe is CVE-2001-0943?

CVE-2001-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0943 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-2001-0943?

CVE-2001-0943 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-2001-0943?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0943 published?

CVE-2001-0943 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0943

CVE-2001-0943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dbsnmp in Oracle 8.0.5 and 8.1.5, under certain conditions, trusts the PATH environment variable to find and execute the (1) chown or (2) chgrp commands, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH to point to Trojan Horse programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0943?: dbsnmp in Oracle 8.0.5 and 8.1.5, under certain conditions, trusts the PATH environment variable to find and execute the (1) chown or (2) chgrp commands, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH to point to Trojan Horse programs.
How severe is CVE-2001-0943?: CVE-2001-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0943 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-2001-0943?: CVE-2001-0943 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-2001-0943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0943 published?: CVE-2001-0943 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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