Description
The authentication protocol in Oracle Database Server 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.2, and 11.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the session key and salt for arbitrary users, which leaks information about the cryptographic hash and makes it easier to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, aka "stealth password cracking vulnerability."
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
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n/aaffected
References
- http://www.darkreading.com/authentication/167901072/security/application-security/240007643/attack-easily-cracks-oracle-database-passwords.html ↗
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html ↗
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22069 ↗
- http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/flaw-oracle-logon-protocol-leads-easy-password-cracking-092012?utm_source=Threatpost&utm_medium=Tabs&utm_campaign=Today%27s+Most+Popular ↗
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/oracle-database-stealth-password-cracking-vulnerability/ ↗
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html ↗
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55651 ↗
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150 ↗