CVE-1999-1256

Summary

CVE-1999-1256 is a vulnerability affecting the Oracle Database Assistant 1.0 in Oracle 8.0.3 Enterprise Edition. When a new database is created, the database master password is stored in plaintext within the spoolmain.log file. This issue exposes the master password to local users, posing a significant security risk. By accessing this file, an attacker can obtain the password and gain unauthorized access to the Oracle database system. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securely managing database credentials and configurations.

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