CVE-2005-0701

Name: CVE-2005-0701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-03-07T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0701 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 8i and 9i allows remote attackers to read or rename arbitrary files via "\\.\\.." (modified dot dot backslash) sequences to UTL_FILE functions such as (1) UTL_FILE.FOPEN or (2) UTL_FILE.frename.. EPSS estimates a 18.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 8i and 9i allows remote attackers to read or rename arbitrary files via "\\.\\.." (modified dot dot backslash) sequences to UTL_FILE functions such as (1) UTL_FILE.FOPEN or (2) UTL_FILE.frename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.14%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	All versions

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-March/032273.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111023635928211&w=2
http://www.argeniss.com/research/ARGENISS-ADV-030501.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-March/032273.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111023635928211&w=2
http://www.argeniss.com/research/ARGENISS-ADV-030501.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0701?

How severe is CVE-2005-0701?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0701 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0701?

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