CVE-2012-3132
CVE-2012-3132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.2, and 11.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving CREATE INDEX with a CTXSYS.CONTEXT INDEXTYPE and DBMS_STATS.GATHER_TABLE_STATS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3132?
- SQL injection vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.2, and 11.2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving CREATE INDEX with a CTXSYS.CONTEXT INDEXTYPE and DBMS_STATS.GATHER_TABLE_STATS.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3132?
- CVE-2012-3132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3132 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-2012-3132?
- CVE-2012-3132 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3132?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-3132 published?
- CVE-2012-3132 was published on 2012-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.darkreading.com/database-security/167901020/security/news/240004776/hacking-oracle-database-indexes.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/072712-black-hat-shark-bitten-security-researcher-261203.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2012-3132-1721017.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027367
- http://www.teamshatter.com/topics/general/team-shatter-exclusive/ctxsys-context-privilege-escalation/
- https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2012_3132
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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