CVE-2007-0272
CVE-2007-0272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in MDSYS.MD in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain public procedures, aka DB05.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0272?
- Multiple buffer overflows in MDSYS.MD in Oracle Database 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain public procedures, aka DB05.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0272?
- CVE-2007-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0272 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0272?
- CVE-2007-0272 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0272?
- 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-2007-0272 published?
- CVE-2007-0272 was published on 2007-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/32911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23794
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017522
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/oracle/2007-05.shtml
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2007-101493.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458038/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474047/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22083
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-017A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31541
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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