CVE-2006-1868
CVE-2006-1868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Advanced Replication component in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.4 allows database users to execute arbitrary code via the VERIFY_LOG procedure of the DBMS_SNAPSHOT_UTL package, aka Vuln# DB03.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1868?
- Buffer overflow in the Advanced Replication component in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.4 allows database users to execute arbitrary code via the VERIFY_LOG procedure of the DBMS_SNAPSHOT_UTL package, aka Vuln# DB03.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1868?
- CVE-2006-1868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1868?
- CVE-2006-1868 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1868?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-1868 published?
- CVE-2006-1868 was published on 2006-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19712
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19859
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015961
- http://www.argeniss.com/research/ARGENISS-ADV-040603.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/797465
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2006-090826.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_apr_2006.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431588/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432267/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17590
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-109A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1397
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1571
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26049
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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