CVE-2007-4517
CVE-2007-4517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the XDB.XDB_PITRIG_PKG.PITRIG_DROPMETADATA procedure in Oracle 10g R2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) OWNER or (2) NAME argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4517?
- Buffer overflow in the XDB.XDB_PITRIG_PKG.PITRIG_DROPMETADATA procedure in Oracle 10g R2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) OWNER or (2) NAME argument.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4517?
- CVE-2007-4517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4517 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4517?
- CVE-2007-4517 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4517?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-4517 published?
- CVE-2007-4517 was published on 2007-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27526
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8524
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483434/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26374
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018908
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3803
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38318
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:release_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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