CVE-2018-2715 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-2715 affecting Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Discover the impact, affected versions, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A security flaw in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over accessible data.
Understanding CVE-2018-2715
What is CVE-2018-2715?
The vulnerability affects Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, specifically in the BI Platform Security subcomponent.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2715
The flaw can be exploited by a network attacker with low privileges through HTTP access, potentially compromising the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2715
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over accessible data within Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.2.1.2.0, 12.2.1.3.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a network attacker with low privileges through HTTP access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary patches provided by Oracle.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
- Restrict access to the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all systems running Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.