How severe is CVE-2009-1973?

CVE-2009-1973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1973?

CVE-2009-1973 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-2009-1973?

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

When was CVE-2009-1973 published?

CVE-2009-1973 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1973

CVE-2009-1973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2009-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Private Database component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to VPD policies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1973?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Private Database component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to VPD policies.
How severe is CVE-2009-1973?: CVE-2009-1973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1973?: CVE-2009-1973 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-2009-1973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1973 published?: CVE-2009-1973 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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