CVE-2018-2679 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management by Oracle Corporation has a vulnerability in its User Interface component affecting versions 6.1.x and 8.0.x. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Understanding CVE-2018-2679

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2018-2679?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management allows attackers with network access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2679

CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.1 with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity
Unauthorized manipulation, deletion, or creation of critical data
Unauthorized access to all data within Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2679

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows low privileged attackers to compromise Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management via HTTP, leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Financial Services Profitability Management versions 6.1.x and 8.0.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access can exploit the vulnerability through HTTP, potentially compromising the system's security.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-2679 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to the application

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly