How severe is CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0096?

CVE-2003-0096 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0096?

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

When was CVE-2003-0096 published?

CVE-2003-0096 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0096

CVE-2003-0096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2003-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i Database release 2, Release 1, 8i, 8.1.7, and 8.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long conversion string argument to the TO_TIMESTAMP_TZ function, (2) a long time zone argument to the TZ_OFFSET function, or (3) a long DIRECTORY parameter to the BFILENAME function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0096?: Multiple buffer overflows in Oracle 9i Database release 2, Release 1, 8i, 8.1.7, and 8.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long conversion string argument to the TO_TIMESTAMP_TZ function, (2) a long time zone argument to the TZ_OFFSET function, or (3) a long DIRECTORY parameter to the BFILENAME function.
How severe is CVE-2003-0096?: CVE-2003-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0096?: CVE-2003-0096 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0096 published?: CVE-2003-0096 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:8.1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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