CVE-2009-1979
CVE-2009-1979 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Authentication component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this is related to improper validation of the AUTH_SESSKEY parameter length that leads to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1979?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Authentication component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this is related to improper validation of the AUTH_SESSKEY parameter length that leads to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1979?
- CVE-2009-1979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1979?
- CVE-2009-1979 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1979?
- 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-2009-1979 published?
- CVE-2009-1979 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.conus.info/node/28
- http://osvdb.org/59110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37027
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2009-096303.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507598/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36747
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023057
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-294A.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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