CVE-2002-0857

CVE-2002-0857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Listener Control utility (lsnrctl) for Oracle 9.2 and 9.0, 8.1, and 7.3.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Oracle DBA system by placing format strings into certain entries in the listener.ora configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0857?
Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Listener Control utility (lsnrctl) for Oracle 9.2 and 9.0, 8.1, and 7.3.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Oracle DBA system by placing format strings into certain entries in the listener.ora configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0857?
CVE-2002-0857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0857 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0857?
CVE-2002-0857 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0857?
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-2002-0857 published?
CVE-2002-0857 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

More vulnerabilities in Oracle Database Server

All CVEs affecting Oracle Database Server →