CVE-2008-3979
CVE-2008-3979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 10g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database 10g
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain MDSYS privileges via the MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL trigger.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3979?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain MDSYS privileges via the MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL trigger.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3979?
- CVE-2008-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3979?
- CVE-2008-3979 primarily affects Oracle Database 10g. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3979?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3979 published?
- CVE-2008-3979 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/51354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33525
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500061/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021561
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8074
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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