Auth bypass in Oracle Database Server

CVE-2012-3137

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."

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.314 (98.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3137?
CVE-2012-3137 is a vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, classified under Improper Authentication. Published 2012-09-21.
Is CVE-2012-3137 known to be exploited?
17 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.