CVE-2002-0947

CVE-2002-0947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in rwcgi60 CGI program for Oracle Reports Server 6.0.8.18.0 and earlier, as used in Oracle9iAS and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0947?
Buffer overflow in rwcgi60 CGI program for Oracle Reports Server 6.0.8.18.0 and earlier, as used in Oracle9iAS and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0947?
CVE-2002-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0947?
CVE-2002-0947 primarily affects Oracle Application 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-2002-0947?
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-2002-0947 published?
CVE-2002-0947 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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