CVE-2018-2674 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-2674, a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allowing unauthorized access. Find out the impacted versions, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the Logoff subcomponent of Oracle Financial Services Applications' Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking component has been identified. The affected versions are 12.0.2 and 12.0.3, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.
Understanding CVE-2018-2674
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, impacting confidentiality and integrity.
What is CVE-2018-2674?
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can affect other related products.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2674
- Unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
- Unauthorized read access to a subset of the data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
- CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2674
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to data breaches.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.2, 12.0.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker needs network access via HTTP
- Human interaction from someone other than the attacker is required
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-2674 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and phishing awareness
- Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security
Patching and Updates
- Stay updated with security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities