CVE-2006-0265

CVE-2006-0265 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.1 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# (1) DB17 in the Oracle Text component and (2) DB18 in the Program Interface Network component. NOTE: details are unavailable from Oracle, but they have not publicly disputed a claim by a reliable independent researcher that states that DB17 involves SQL injection in the (a) VALIDATE_STATEMENT and BUILD_DML functions in CTXSYS.DRILOAD; (b) CLEAN_DML function in CTXSYS.DRIDML; (c) GET_ROWID function in CTXSYS.CTX_DOC; (d) BROWSE_WORDS function in CTXSYS.CTX_QUERY; and (e) ODCIINDEXTRUNCATE, ODCIINDEXDROP, and ODCIINDEXDELETE functions in CATINDEXMETHODS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0265?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.1 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# (1) DB17 in the Oracle Text component and (2) DB18 in the Program Interface Network component. NOTE: details are unavailable from Oracle, but they have not publicly disputed a claim by a reliable independent researcher that states that DB17 involves SQL injection in the (a) VALIDATE_STATEMENT and BUILD_DML functions in CTXSYS.DRILOAD; (b) CLEAN_DML function in CTXSYS.DRIDML; (c) GET_ROWID function in CTXSYS.CTX_DOC; (d) BROWSE_WORDS function in CTXSYS.CTX_QUERY; and (e) ODCIINDEXTRUNCATE, ODCIINDEXDROP, and ODCIINDEXDELETE functions in CATINDEXMETHODS.
How severe is CVE-2006-0265?
CVE-2006-0265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0265?
CVE-2006-0265 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0265?
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-2006-0265 published?
CVE-2006-0265 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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