HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-5444
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2008-5444

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 14, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5448 and CVE-2008-5449.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-5444 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-5444. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Oracle1 product(s)
secure backup
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177

All References (8)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/33525Permissions Required
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115Not Applicable
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33525Permissions Required
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115Not Applicable

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-5444
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 14, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-5444 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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