How severe is CVE-2009-1985?

CVE-2009-1985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1985?

CVE-2009-1985 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1985?

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-2009-1985 published?

CVE-2009-1985 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1985

CVE-2009-1985 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2009-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Authentication component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1985?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Authentication component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-1985?: CVE-2009-1985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1985?: CVE-2009-1985 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1985?: 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-2009-1985 published?: CVE-2009-1985 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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