How severe is CVE-2008-3973?

CVE-2008-3973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-3973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3973?

CVE-2008-3973 primarily affects Oracle Database 10g. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3973?

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

When was CVE-2008-3973 published?

CVE-2008-3973 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3973

CVE-2008-3973 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 10g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database 10g
Published: 2009-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SQL*Plus Windows GUI component in Oracle Database allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3973?: Unspecified vulnerability in the SQL*Plus Windows GUI component in Oracle Database allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3973?: CVE-2008-3973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-3973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3973?: CVE-2008-3973 primarily affects Oracle Database 10g. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3973 published?: CVE-2008-3973 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_11g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 10g

CVE-2009-0985 — High (CVSS 7.1): Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.6 allows remote…
CVE-2008-3989 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Data Mining component in Oracle Database 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated…
CVE-2008-2624 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle OLAP component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to…
CVE-2009-0992 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Advanced Queuing component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.7 allows…
CVE-2009-0984 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Database Vault component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8DV, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.6 allows…
CVE-2009-0980 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLX Functions component in Oracle Database 10.2.0.3 and 11.1.0.6 allows remote…

All CVEs affecting Oracle Database 10g →