Oracle Database Trigger MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL SQL Injection Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-3979
DESCRIPTION
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain MDSYS privileges via the MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL trigger.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003340
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003340 - Oracle Database Trigger MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL SQL Injection
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- oracle database_10g 10.1.0.5
- oracle database_10g 10.2.0.2
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