CVE-2012-3137

Name: CVE-2012-3137
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-21T23:55:01.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3137 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The authentication protocol in Oracle Database Server 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.2, and 11.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the session key and salt for arbitrary users, which leaks information about the cryptographic hash and makes it easier to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, aka "stealth password cracking vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 31.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The authentication protocol in Oracle Database Server 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.2, and 11.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the session key and salt for arbitrary users, which leaks information about the cryptographic hash and makes it easier to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, aka "stealth password cracking vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

31.44%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	10.2.0.3
Oracle	Database Server	10.2.0.4
Oracle	Database Server	10.2.0.5
Oracle	Database Server	11.1.0.7
Oracle	Database Server	11.2.0.2
Oracle	Database Server	11.2.0.3
Oracle	Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	8.2
Oracle	Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	8.3
Oracle	Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	8.4

References

http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/oracle-database-stealth-password-cracking-vulnerability/Press/Media Coverage
http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/flaw-oracle-logon-protocol-leads-easy-password-cracking-092012?utm_source=Threatpost&utm_medium=Tabs&utm_campaign=Today%27s+Most+PopularPress/Media Coverage
http://www.darkreading.com/authentication/167901072/security/application-security/240007643/attack-easily-cracks-oracle-database-passwords.htmlPress/Media Coverage
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22069Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55651
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/oracle-database-stealth-password-cracking-vulnerability/Press/Media Coverage
http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/flaw-oracle-logon-protocol-leads-easy-password-cracking-092012?utm_source=Threatpost&utm_medium=Tabs&utm_campaign=Today%27s+Most+PopularPress/Media Coverage
http://www.darkreading.com/authentication/167901072/security/application-security/240007643/attack-easily-cracks-oracle-database-passwords.htmlPress/Media Coverage
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22069Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55651

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3137?

How severe is CVE-2012-3137?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3137 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3137?

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