CVE-2005-0298
CVE-2005-0298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The DIRECTORY objects in Oracle 8i through Oracle 10g contain the location of a specific operating system directory, which allows users with read privileges to a DIRECTORY object to obtain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0298?
- The DIRECTORY objects in Oracle 8i through Oracle 10g contain the location of a specific operating system directory, which allows users with read privileges to a DIRECTORY object to obtain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0298?
- CVE-2005-0298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0298 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0298?
- CVE-2005-0298 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0298?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-0298 published?
- CVE-2005-0298 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110608912525883&w=2
- http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpu-jan-2005_advisory.pdf
- http://www.petefinnigan.com/directory_traversal.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18947
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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