CVE-1999-1256

Summary

CVE-1999-1256 is a vulnerability affecting Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition. When creating a new database, the Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 stores the master password in plaintext in the spoolmain.log file, which is accessible to local users. This issue poses a significant security risk, as an attacker can easily obtain the password and gain unauthorized access to the database. This vulnerability is considered critical, as it allows for direct access to sensitive data without proper authentication. It's important for Oracle users to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this issue.

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