CVE-2009-1978
CVE-2009-1978 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Secure Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Secure Backup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via vectors involving property_box.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1978?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via vectors involving property_box.php.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1978?
- CVE-2009-1978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1978?
- CVE-2009-1978 affects Oracle Secure Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1978?
- 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-2009-1978 published?
- CVE-2009-1978 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/55904
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35776
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2009-091332.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35678
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022565
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1900
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-059/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51762
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:secure_backup:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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