CVE-2002-0965
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.
Published Oct 4, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0965 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Oracle9i.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
70%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle9iOracle | 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 4, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchhttp://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/net9_dos_alert.pdf
- patch4845
- exploitMSF tns_service_name.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16341
- other20020612 [VulnWatch] Oracle TNS Listener Buffer Overflow (#NISR12062002A)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in TNS Listener for Oracle 9i Database Server on Windows systems, and Oracle 8 on VM, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long SERVICE_NAME parameter, which is not properly handled when writing an error message to a log file.
Affected: Oracle9i versions 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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