CVE-2002-0965

CVE-2002-0965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Oracle9i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0965?
Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0965?
CVE-2002-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0965 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0965?
CVE-2002-0965 primarily affects Oracle Oracle9i. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0965?
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-2002-0965 published?
CVE-2002-0965 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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