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AL-2009.0001 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- Oracle Critical Patch Update Pre-Release Notification

Date: 13 January 2009
References: AU-2009.0004  

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A  U  S  C  E  R  T                                           A  L  E  R  T

                       AL-2009.0001 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
           Oracle Critical Patch Update Pre-Release Notification
                              14 January 2009

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              Oracle Database 11g
                      Oracle Database 10g
                      Oracle Database 9i
                      Oracle Secure Backup
                      Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database
                      Oracle Application Server
                      Oracle Collaboration Suite 10g
                      Oracle E-Business Suite
                      Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10g
                      PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS
                      JD Edwards Tools
                      Oracle WebLogic Server
                      Oracle WebLogic Portal
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-2623 CVE-2008-3973 CVE-2008-3974
                      CVE-2008-3978 CVE-2008-3979 CVE-2008-3981
                      CVE-2008-3997 CVE-2008-3999 CVE-2008-4006
                      CVE-2008-4007 CVE-2008-4014 CVE-2008-4015
                      CVE-2008-4016 CVE-2008-4017 CVE-2008-5436
                      CVE-2008-5437 CVE-2008-5438 CVE-2008-5439
                      CVE-2008-5440 CVE-2008-5441 CVE-2008-5442
                      CVE-2008-5443 CVE-2008-5444 CVE-2008-5445
                      CVE-2008-5446 CVE-2008-5447 CVE-2008-5448
                      CVE-2008-5449 CVE-2008-5450 CVE-2008-5451
                      CVE-2008-5452 CVE-2008-5454 CVE-2008-5455
                      CVE-2008-5456 CVE-2008-5457 CVE-2008-5458
                      CVE-2008-5459 CVE-2008-5460 CVE-2008-5461
                      CVE-2008-5462 CVE-2008-5463
Member content until: Wednesday, February 11 2009

Revision History:     January 14 2009: Added CVE References
                      January 13 2009: Initial Release

OVERVIEW:

       Oracle have published information regarding the January 2009 Critical
       Patch Update which will contain 41 security fixes affecting hundreds
       of Oracle products [1].


IMPACT:

       Specific impacts have not been published by Oracle at this time 
       however the following information regarding CVSS 2.0 scoring and 
       affected products is available from the Oracle site [1]:

       "The highest CVSS 2.0 base score of vulnerabilities across all 
       products is 10.0 (These vulnerabilities affect Oracle Secure Backup 
       and WebLogic Server Plugin for Apache, Sun and IIS Web servers)."

       Oracle have also stated that 17 of these vulnerabilities are 
       remotely exploitable with no user authentication required. [1]
    
       The following products are reported by Oracle as vulnerable:

       Oracle Database 11g, version 11.1.0.6
       Oracle Database 10g Release 2, versions 10.2.0.2, 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4
       Oracle Database 10g, version 10.1.0.5
       Oracle Database 9i Release 2, versions 9.2.0.8, 9.2.0.8DV
       Oracle Secure Backup version 10.2.0.2, 10.2.0.3
       Oracle Secure Backup version 10.1.0.1, 10.1.0.2, 10.1.0.3
       Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database version 7.0.5.1.0, 7.0.5.2.0, 
         7.0.5.3.0, 7.0.5.4.0
       Oracle Application Server 10g Release 3 (10.1.3), version 10.1.3.3.0
       Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2), versions 
         10.1.2.2.0, 10.1.2.3.0
       Oracle Collaboration Suite 10g, version 10.1.2
       Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, version 12.0.6
       Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i, version 11.5.10.2
       Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10g Release 4, version 
         10.2.0.4
       PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS versions 8.9, 9.0 and 9.1
       JD Edwards Tools version 8.97
       Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 10.0 released 
         through MP1, 10.3 GA
       Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 9.0 GA, 9.1 GA, 
         9.2 released through MP3
       Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 8.1 released 
         through SP6
       Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 7.0 released 
         through SP7
       Oracle WebLogic Portal (formerly BEA WebLogic Portal) 10.0 released 
         through MP1, 10.2 GA, 10.3 GA
       Oracle WebLogic Portal (formerly BEA WebLogic Portal) 9.2 released 
         through MP3
       Oracle WebLogic Portal (formerly BEA WebLogic Portal) 8.1 released 
         through SP6 


MITIGATION:

       Administrators responsible for vulnerable products are advised to 
       apply these patches as soon as practical after release.


REFERENCES:

       [1] Oracle Critical Patch Update Pre-Release Announcement - 
           January 2009
           http://www.oracle.com/technology/deplot/security/critical-patch-updates/cpujan2009.html

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
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Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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