CVE-2008-3979

What it is

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Spatial component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain MDSYS privileges via the MDSYS.SDO_TOPO_DROP_FTBL trigger.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

32.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2009-01-14 01:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 32.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2009-01-14 01:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:56 UTC

Exploit probability

32.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Oracle Database 10g 10.1.0.5
• Oracle Database 10g 10.2.0.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

None

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2008-3979.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2008-3979. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

Copy as ticket · More options · Status badge