CVE-2009-1991: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Text component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote authenticated users...

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Text component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to CTXSYS.DRVXTABC. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is for multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the (1) idx_owner or (2) idx_name parameters to the create_tables procedure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	9.2.0.8
Oracle	Database Server	9.2.0.8dv
Oracle	Database Server	10.1.0.5
Oracle	Database Server	10.2.0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1991?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Text component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to CTXSYS.DRVXTABC. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is for multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the (1) idx_owner or (2) idx_name parameters to the create_tables procedure.

How severe is CVE-2009-1991?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1991?

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.