CVE-2006-5340

CVE-2006-5340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 Spatial component in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 have unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors related to (1) mdsys.sdo_lrs, aka Vuln# DB13, and (2) Vuln# DB17. NOTE: as of 20061023, Oracle has not disputed reports from reliable third parties that DB13 is related to bypassing input validation for SQL injection related to convert_to_lrs_layer and dbms_assert, and DB17 is related to SQL injection in the trigger in the SDO_DROP_USER package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5340?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 have unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors related to (1) mdsys.sdo_lrs, aka Vuln# DB13, and (2) Vuln# DB17. NOTE: as of 20061023, Oracle has not disputed reports from reliable third parties that DB13 is related to bypassing input validation for SQL injection related to convert_to_lrs_layer and dbms_assert, and DB17 is related to SQL injection in the trigger in the SDO_DROP_USER package.
How severe is CVE-2006-5340?
CVE-2006-5340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5340 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5340?
CVE-2006-5340 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-2006-5340?
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-2006-5340 published?
CVE-2006-5340 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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