How severe is CVE-2004-0637?

CVE-2004-0637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0637?

CVE-2004-0637 primarily affects Oracle Oracle8i. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0637?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0637 published?

CVE-2004-0637 was published on 2004-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0637

CVE-2004-0637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Oracle8i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Oracle Oracle8i
Published: 2004-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle Database Server 8.1.7.4 through 9.2.0.4 allows local users to execute commands with additional privileges via the ctxsys.driload package, which is publicly accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0637?: Oracle Database Server 8.1.7.4 through 9.2.0.4 allows local users to execute commands with additional privileges via the ctxsys.driload package, which is publicly accessible.
How severe is CVE-2004-0637?: CVE-2004-0637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0637 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0637?: CVE-2004-0637 primarily affects Oracle Oracle8i. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0637?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0637 published?: CVE-2004-0637 was published on 2004-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:enterprise_8.1.7_.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:standard_8.1.7_.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:enterprise_9.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:personal_9.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:standard_9.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:standard_9.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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