CVE-2004-0638

Name: CVE-2004-0638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0638 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4, allows remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument.. EPSS estimates a 6.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the KSDWRTB function in the dbms_system package (dbms_system.ksdwrt) for Oracle 9i Database Server Release 2 9.2.0.3 and 9.2.0.4, 9i Release 1 9.0.1.4 and 9.0.1.5, and 8i Release 1 8.1.7.4, allows remote authorized users to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.63%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Oracle8i	enterprise_8.1.7.4
Oracle	Oracle8i	standard_8.1.7.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	enterprise_9.0.1.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	enterprise_9.0.1.5
Oracle	Oracle9i	enterprise_9.2.0.3
Oracle	Oracle9i	enterprise_9.2.0.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	personal_9.0.1.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	personal_9.0.1.5
Oracle	Oracle9i	personal_9.2.0.3
Oracle	Oracle9i	personal_9.2.0.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	standard_9.0.1.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	standard_9.0.1.5
Oracle	Oracle9i	standard_9.2.0.3
Oracle	Oracle9i	standard_9.2.0.4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=falsePatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/advisory_20040903_3.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11100Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17254
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-09/0178.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=135&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=falsePatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/2004alert68.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/advisory_20040903_3.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11100Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17254

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0638?

How severe is CVE-2004-0638?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0638 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0638?

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