CVE-2009-0993
CVE-2009-0993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Application Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the OPMN component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the April 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a format string vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an HTTP POST URI, which are not properly handled when logging to opmn/logs/opmn.log.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0993?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the OPMN component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the April 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a format string vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an HTTP POST URI, which are not properly handled when logging to opmn/logs/opmn.log.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0993?
- CVE-2009-0993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0993 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0993?
- CVE-2009-0993 affects Oracle Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0993?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0993 published?
- CVE-2009-0993 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34693
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2009-099563.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502683/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34461
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022055
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-105A.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-017
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50030
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:10.1.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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