How severe is CVE-2009-0979?

CVE-2009-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0979 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-2009-0979?

CVE-2009-0979 primarily affects Oracle Database 9i. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0979?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0979 published?

CVE-2009-0979 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0979

CVE-2009-0979 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 9i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database 9i
Published: 2009-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Resource Manager component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8 and 9.2.0.8DV allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0979?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Resource Manager component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8 and 9.2.0.8DV allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-0979?: CVE-2009-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0979 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-2009-0979?: CVE-2009-0979 primarily affects Oracle Database 9i. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0979 published?: CVE-2009-0979 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8dv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9i

CVE-2008-1812 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager component in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 FIPS+; Application…
CVE-2008-1817 — Critical (CVSS 9.0): Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 FIPS+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, and…
CVE-2008-1819 — High (CVSS 7.2): Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Net Services component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 has…
CVE-2008-2607 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Advanced Queuing component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4,…
CVE-2008-2591 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Database Vault component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8DV, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6…
CVE-2008-1813 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database 9.0.1.5 FIPS+, 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.3 have…

All CVEs affecting Oracle Database 9i →