CVE-2006-0271

Name: CVE-2006-0271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-18T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Upgrade & Downgrade component of Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# DB28. NOTE: details are unavailable from Oracle, but they have not publicly disputed a claim by a reliable independent researcher that states that the problem is SQL injection in the DBMS_REGISTRY package in certain parameters to the (1) IS_COMPONENT, (2) GET_COMP_OPTION, (3) DISABLE_DDL_TRIGGERS, (4) SCRIPT_EXISTS, (5) COMP_PATH, (6) GATHER_STATS, (7) NOTHING_SCRIPT, and (8) VALIDATE_COMPONENTS functions.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Upgrade & Downgrade component of Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.4 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# DB28. NOTE: details are unavailable from Oracle, but they have not publicly disputed a claim by a reliable independent researcher that states that the problem is SQL injection in the DBMS_REGISTRY package in certain parameters to the (1) IS_COMPONENT, (2) GET_COMP_OPTION, (3) DISABLE_DDL_TRIGGERS, (4) SCRIPT_EXISTS, (5) COMP_PATH, (6) GATHER_STATS, (7) NOTHING_SCRIPT, and (8) VALIDATE_COMPONENTS functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	8.1.7.4
Oracle	Oracle10g	enterprise_10.1.0.4
Oracle	Oracle10g	personal_10.1.0.4
Oracle	Oracle10g	standard_10.1.0.4
Oracle	Oracle8i	enterprise_8.1.7.4
Oracle	Oracle8i	standard_8.1.7.4
Oracle	Oracle9i	enterprise_9.0.1.5
Oracle	Oracle9i	standard_9.2.0.7

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18493Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18608Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015499
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/545804US Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2006-082403.html
http://www.osvdb.org/22566
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_jan_2006.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16287
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0243Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0323Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24321
http://secunia.com/advisories/18493Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18608Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015499
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/545804US Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2006-082403.html
http://www.osvdb.org/22566
http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_jan_2006.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16287
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0243Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0323Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24321

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0271?

How severe is CVE-2006-0271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0271?

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