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Oracle 9iAS web admin

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Oracle 9iAS mod_plsql admin page

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Oracle 9i Application Server uses Apache as it's web
server with an Apache module for PL/SQL support.

By default, no authentication is required to access the
DAD configuration page. A possible hacker may use this flaw
to modify PL/SQL applications or prevent the remote host
from working properly.

Solution: Access to the relevant page can be restricted by
editing the file /Apache/modplsql/cfg/wdbsvr.app

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 4292

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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