Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2003-0727?

Affected: Database Server (Oracle). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2003-0727 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2003-0727 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2003-0727?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2003-0727?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2003-0727 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2003-0727

LowPublic exploit

Multiple buffer overflows in the XML Database (XDB) functionality for Oracle 9i Database Release 2 allow local users to cause a denial of service or hijack user sessions.

Published Oct 20, 2003 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2003-0727 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.1 v2) affecting Database Server (Oracle).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 68% 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

2.1

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

68%

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

Multiple buffer overflows in the XML Database (XDB) functionality for Oracle 9i Database Release 2 allow local users to cause a denial of service or hijack user sessions.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Database ServerOracle	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 20, 2003
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple buffer overflows in the XML Database (XDB) functionality for Oracle 9i Database Release 2 allow local users to cause a denial of service or hijack user sessions.
Affected: Database Server (Oracle). 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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