CVE-2008-1817
CVE-2008-1817 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 9i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database 9i
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 FIPS+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6 have unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to (1) SDO_IDX in the Spatial component, aka DB07; and (2) Core RDBMS, aka DB10. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that DB07 is SQL injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1817?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 FIPS+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6 have unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to (1) SDO_IDX in the Spatial component, aka DB07; and (2) Core RDBMS, aka DB10. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that DB07 is SQL injection.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1817?
- CVE-2008-1817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1817 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1817?
- CVE-2008-1817 primarily affects Oracle Database 9i. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1817?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-1817 published?
- CVE-2008-1817 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29829
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29874
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2008-082075.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_sql_injection_sdo_idx.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490920/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491024/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019855
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1233/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1267/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41858
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42002
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8dv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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