CVE-2009-1991
CVE-2009-1991 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Text component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to CTXSYS.DRVXTABC. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is for multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the (1) idx_owner or (2) idx_name parameters to the create_tables procedure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1991?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Text component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to CTXSYS.DRVXTABC. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is for multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the (1) idx_owner or (2) idx_name parameters to the create_tables procedure.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1991?
- CVE-2009-1991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1991 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1991?
- CVE-2009-1991 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-2009-1991?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1991 published?
- CVE-2009-1991 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/59113
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37027
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2009-096303.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36748
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023057
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-294A.html
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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