CVE-2007-3855

CVE-2007-3855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Oracle Database Server
• Published: 2007-07-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to have an unknown impact via (1) SYS.DBMS_DRS in the DataGuard component (DB03), (2) SYS.DBMS_STANDARD in the PL/SQL component (DB10), (3) MDSYS.RTREE_IDX in the Spatial component (DB16), and (4) SQL Compiler (DB17). NOTE: a reliable researcher claims that DB17 is for using Views to perform unauthorized insert, update, or delete actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3855?

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to have an unknown impact via (1) SYS.DBMS_DRS in the DataGuard component (DB03), (2) SYS.DBMS_STANDARD in the PL/SQL component (DB10), (3) MDSYS.RTREE_IDX in the Spatial component (DB16), and (4) SQL Compiler (DB17). NOTE: a reliable researcher claims that DB17 is for using Views to perform unauthorized insert, update, or delete actions.

How severe is CVE-2007-3855?

CVE-2007-3855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3855?

CVE-2007-3855 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-2007-3855?

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

When was CVE-2007-3855 published?

CVE-2007-3855 was published on 2007-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00727143
• http://rawlab.mindcreations.com/codes/exp/oracle/bunkerview.sql
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26114
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26166
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2903
• http://www.integrigy.com/security-resources/analysis/Integrigy_Oracle_CPU_July_2007_Analysis.pdf
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2007-087014.html
• http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_jul_2007.html
• http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_view_vulnerability.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473997/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474326/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018415
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-200A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2562
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2635
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35490
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35495

Affected products (5)

• 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:9.2.0.8dv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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