CVE-2008-2625
CVE-2008-2625 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 10g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database 10g
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle October 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue involves an authentication bypass by establishing a TNS connection and impersonating a user session via a crafted authentication message during proxy authentication mode.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2625?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle October 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue involves an authentication bypass by establishing a TNS connection and impersonating a user session via a crafted authentication message during proxy authentication mode.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2625?
- CVE-2008-2625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2625 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2625?
- CVE-2008-2625 primarily affects Oracle Database 10g. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2625?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2625 published?
- CVE-2008-2625 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32291
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2008-100299.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497539/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021050
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2825
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45880
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8dv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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