Oracle.Database.APEX.Password.Hash

NameOracle.Database.APEX.Password.Hash.Disclosure
Release DateJun 23, 2009
SeverityLow
ImpactInformation Disclosure
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against an information-disclosure vulnerability in the Application Express component in Oracle Database.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted HTTP reqeust. It allows an authenticated attacker obtain access to password hashes via certain database views.
Affected ProductsOracle Oracle11g 11.1.0.7
Recommended ActionsApply the patch released by the vendor:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/cpuapr2009.html
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-0981
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34461 (BugTraq)
Reference: VID-17467