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Oracle Database Windows XP Simple File Sharing Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Oracle Database is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability when run on Microsoft Windows XP computers that have Simple File Sharing enabled.

This vulnerability may let attackers compromise the database using the Windows XP Guest account.

The researcher who discovered this issue has not provided a conclusive list of affected Oracle database products. For the time being, all versions that run on Windows XP are assumed to be affected. If contrary information is made available, this BID will be updated accordingly.