CVE-2001-0832

Name: CVE-2001-0832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0832 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in Oracle 8.0.x through 9.0.1 on Unix allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, possibly via a symlink attack or incorrect file permissions in (1) the ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/log directory or (2) an alternate directory as specified in the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, aka the "Oracle File Overwrite Security Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle 8.0.x through 9.0.1 on Unix allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, possibly via a symlink attack or incorrect file permissions in (1) the ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/log directory or (2) an alternate directory as specified in the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, aka the "Oracle File Overwrite Security Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	<= 9.0.1
Oracle	Database Server	8.0
Oracle	Database Server	8.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100386756715645&w=2
http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/oracle_race.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100386756715645&w=2
http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/oracle_race.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0832?

How severe is CVE-2001-0832?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0832 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0832?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST