CVE-2005-2372

Name: CVE-2005-2372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-26T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle Forms 4.5 through 10g starts form executables from arbitrary directories and executes them as the Oracle or System user, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious .fmx file and referencing it using an absolute pathname argument in the (1) form or (2) module parameters to f90servlet.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Oracle Forms 4.5 through 10g starts form executables from arbitrary directories and executes them as the Oracle or System user, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious .fmx file and referencing it using an absolute pathname argument in the (1) form or (2) module parameters to f90servlet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.86%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Forms	3.0
Oracle	Forms	4.5
Oracle	Forms	5.0
Oracle	Forms	6.0
Oracle	Forms	6i
Oracle	Forms	9i
Oracle	Forms	10g

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112180805413784&w=2
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_run_any_os_command.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112180805413784&w=2
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_run_any_os_command.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2372?

How severe is CVE-2005-2372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2372?

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