Description
Oracle Webserver 2.1 and earlier runs setuid root, but the configuration file is owned by the oracle account, which allows any local or remote attacker who obtains access to the oracle account to gain privileges or modify arbitrary files by modifying the configuration file.
Product(s):
- oracle http_server *
- Oracle HTTP Server
- Oracle HTTP Server 1.0.2.0
- Oracle HTTP Server 1.0.2.1
- Oracle HTTP Server 1.0.2.2
- Oracle HTTP Server 1.0
- Oracle HTTP Serverr 2.1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1125, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1125 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.