GEN:SID | 1:1871 |
Message | WEB-MISC Oracle XSQLConfig.xml access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access an Oracle Application Server's XSQLConfig.xml configuration file.
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Impact | Serious
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Detailed Information | With the default installation of Oracle's Application Server, it is possible for an unauthorized user to view the XSQLConfig.xml file. This file contains information such as the database server's name, user id's, and passwords.
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Affected Systems | Oracle 9i Application Server
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can use this to find out information about the database and then use that information to compromise the server.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Apply appropriate permissions to the file.
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Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2002-0568
Nessus: http://cgi.nessus.org/plugins/dump.php3?id=10855
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Rule References | bugtraq: 4290
cve: 2002-0568
nessus: 10855
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