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Oracle 9iAS mod_plsql directory traversal

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Tests for Oracle9iAS mod_plsql directory traversal

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

In a default installation of Oracle 9iAS, it is possible
to use the mod_plsql module to perform a directory traversal attack.

Solution:
Download the patch from the oracle metalink site.

References:
http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/modplsql.pdf
http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/plsql.txt
http://www.oracle.com

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3727

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Matt Moore

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