Oracle · Oracle Database · CVE-2008-3979
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Oracle Database versions 10.1.0.5 through 10.2.0.2
**Description**
The issue affects confidentiality and integrity, potentially allowing remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors. Researchers claim it may be a SQL injection vulnerability, specifically allowing access to MDSYS privileges through the `MDSYS.SDO TOPO DROP FTBL` trigger.
**Recommendations**
For Oracle Database versions 10.1.0.5 through 10.2.0.2, consider restricting access to the `MDSYS.SDO TOPO DROP FTBL` trigger as a temporary workaround until a patch is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.