CVE-2005-1496

CVE-2005-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The DBMS_Scheduler in Oracle 10g allows remote attackers with CREATE JOB privileges to gain additional privileges by changing SESSION_USER to the SYS user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1496?
The DBMS_Scheduler in Oracle 10g allows remote attackers with CREATE JOB privileges to gain additional privileges by changing SESSION_USER to the SYS user.
How severe is CVE-2005-1496?
CVE-2005-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1496 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1496?
CVE-2005-1496 primarily affects Oracle Application 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-2005-1496?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1496 published?
CVE-2005-1496 was published on 2005-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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