# CVE-2005-2294: Oracle Forms 4.5, 6.0, 6i, and 9i on Unix, when a large number of records are retrieved by an Oracle form, stores a copy of the database tab

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Oracle Forms 4.5, 6.0, 6i, and 9i on Unix, when a large number of records are retrieved by an Oracle form, stores a copy of the database tables in a world-readable temporary file, which allows local users to gain sensitive information such as credit card numbers.

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## References

- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_forms_unsecure_temp_file_handling.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112129398711846&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15991/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21347
- http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.html

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