How severe is CVE-2008-6065?

CVE-2008-6065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6065?

CVE-2008-6065 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6065?

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

When was CVE-2008-6065 published?

CVE-2008-6065 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6065

CVE-2008-6065 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2009-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle Database Server 10.1, 10.2, and 11g grants directory WRITE permissions for arbitrary pathnames that are aliased in a CREATE OR REPLACE DIRECTORY statement, which allows remote authenticated users with CREATE ANY DIRECTORY privileges to gain SYSDBA privileges by aliasing the pathname of the password directory, and then overwriting the password file through UTL_FILE operations, a related issue to CVE-2006-7141.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6065?: Oracle Database Server 10.1, 10.2, and 11g grants directory WRITE permissions for arbitrary pathnames that are aliased in a CREATE OR REPLACE DIRECTORY statement, which allows remote authenticated users with CREATE ANY DIRECTORY privileges to gain SYSDBA privileges by aliasing the pathname of the password directory, and then overwriting the password file through UTL_FILE operations, a related issue to CVE-2006-7141.
How severe is CVE-2008-6065?: CVE-2008-6065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6065?: CVE-2008-6065 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6065?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6065 published?: CVE-2008-6065 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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