CVE-2005-2294

Name: CVE-2005-2294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle Forms 4.5, 6.0, 6i, and 9i on Unix, when a large number of records are retrieved by an Oracle form, stores a copy of the database tables in a world-readable temporary file, which allows local users to gain sensitive information such as credit card numbers.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Oracle Forms 4.5, 6.0, 6i, and 9i on Unix, when a large number of records are retrieved by an Oracle form, stores a copy of the database tables in a world-readable temporary file, which allows local users to gain sensitive information such as credit card numbers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Forms	4.5
Oracle	Forms	6.0
Oracle	Forms	6i
Oracle	Forms	9i

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112129398711846&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/15991/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_unsecure_temp_file_handling.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21347
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112129398711846&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/15991/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_unsecure_temp_file_handling.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21347

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2294?

How severe is CVE-2005-2294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2294?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2294?

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Source: NVD / NIST