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Oracle 9iAS mod_plsql Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Oracle 9iAS mod_plsql Overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Oracle 9i Application Server uses Apache as it's web
server. There is a buffer overflow in the mod_plsql module
which permits a possible hacker to run arbitrary code.

Solution:

Oracle have released a patch for this vulnerability, which
is available from:

http://metalink.oracle.com

References:

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

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3726

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

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