CVE-2012-3137
CVE-2012-3137 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The authentication protocol 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 attackers to obtain the session key and salt for arbitrary users, which leaks information about the cryptographic hash and makes it easier to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, aka "stealth password cracking vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3137?
- The authentication protocol 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 attackers to obtain the session key and salt for arbitrary users, which leaks information about the cryptographic hash and makes it easier to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, aka "stealth password cracking vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2012-3137?
- CVE-2012-3137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3137 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3137?
- CVE-2012-3137 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3137?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-3137 published?
- CVE-2012-3137 was published on 2012-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/oracle-database-stealth-password-cracking-vulnerability/
- http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/flaw-oracle-logon-protocol-leads-easy-password-cracking-092012?utm_source=Threatpost&utm_medium=Tabs&utm_campaign=Today%27s+Most+Popular
- http://www.darkreading.com/authentication/167901072/security/application-security/240007643/attack-easily-cracks-oracle-database-passwords.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22069
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55651
Affected products (9)
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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