How severe is CVE-2006-0270?

CVE-2006-0270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0270?

CVE-2006-0270 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0270?

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-2006-0270 published?

CVE-2006-0270 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0270

CVE-2006-0270 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2006-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Wallet component of Oracle Database server 10.2.0.1 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# DB27. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed a reliable researcher report that TDA stores the master key without encryption, which allows local users to obtain the key via the SGA.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0270?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Wallet component of Oracle Database server 10.2.0.1 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# DB27. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed a reliable researcher report that TDA stores the master key without encryption, which allows local users to obtain the key via the SGA.
How severe is CVE-2006-0270?: CVE-2006-0270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0270?: CVE-2006-0270 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0270?: 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-2006-0270 published?: CVE-2006-0270 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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