CVE-2007-2108

CVE-2007-2108 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Oracle Database Server
• Published: 2007-04-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, aka DB01. NOTE: as of 20070424, Oracle has not disputed reliable claims that this issue occurs because the NTLM SSPI AcceptSecurityContext function grants privileges based on the username provided even though all users are authenticated as Guest, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2108?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, aka DB01. NOTE: as of 20070424, Oracle has not disputed reliable claims that this issue occurs because the NTLM SSPI AcceptSecurityContext function grants privileges based on the username provided even though all users are authenticated as Guest, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How severe is CVE-2007-2108?

CVE-2007-2108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2108?

CVE-2007-2108 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-2007-2108?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2108 published?

CVE-2007-2108 was published on 2007-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://www.integrigy.com/security-resources/analysis/Integrigy_Oracle_CPU_April_2007_Analysis.pdf
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/809457
• http://www.ngssoftware.com/papers/database-on-xp.pdf
• http://www.ngssoftware.com/research/papers/NGSSoftware-OracleCPUAPR2007.pdf
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2007-090632.html
• http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_apr_2007.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466329/100/200/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23532
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017927
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-108A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1426

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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