How severe is CVE-2007-5897?

CVE-2007-5897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5897?

CVE-2007-5897 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5897?

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-2007-5897 published?

CVE-2007-5897 was published on 2007-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5897

CVE-2007-5897 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2007-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in MDSYS.SDO_CS in Oracle Database Server 8iR3, 9iR1, 9iR2 up to 9.2.0.6, and 10gR1 up to 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via the TRANSFORM function. NOTE: this issue might already be covered by CVE-2007-5515, CVE-2007-5509, or CVE-2007-5505, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5897?: Buffer overflow in MDSYS.SDO_CS in Oracle Database Server 8iR3, 9iR1, 9iR2 up to 9.2.0.6, and 10gR1 up to 10.1.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via the TRANSFORM function. NOTE: this issue might already be covered by CVE-2007-5515, CVE-2007-5509, or CVE-2007-5505, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
How severe is CVE-2007-5897?: CVE-2007-5897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5897?: CVE-2007-5897 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5897?: 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-2007-5897 published?: CVE-2007-5897 was published on 2007-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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