# CVE-2008-2138: Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Portal 10g allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the contents of /dav

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-05-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Portal 10g allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the contents of /dav_portal/portal/ by sending a request containing a trailing "%0A" (encoded line feed), then using the session ID that is generated from that request. NOTE: as of 20080512, Oracle has not commented on the accuracy of this report.

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3867
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42302
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491865/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020034
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30140
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29119
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31770

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