How severe is CVE-2008-3997?

CVE-2008-3997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3997?

CVE-2008-3997 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-2008-3997?

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

When was CVE-2008-3997 published?

CVE-2008-3997 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3997

CVE-2008-3997 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: 1% (64th 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 Oracle OLAP component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to SYS.DBMS_XSOQ_ODBO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3997?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle OLAP component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to SYS.DBMS_XSOQ_ODBO.
How severe is CVE-2008-3997?: CVE-2008-3997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3997?: CVE-2008-3997 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-2008-3997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3997 published?: CVE-2008-3997 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_10g:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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