CVE-2018-2738 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Security subcomponent of Oracle Retail Central Office component of Oracle Retail Applications allows unauthorized access and compromise of data.

Understanding CVE-2018-2738

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Oracle Retail Central Office, impacting versions 13.4.9, 14.0.4, and 14.1.3.

What is CVE-2018-2738?

The vulnerability allows an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Retail Central Office, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2738

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to certain data within the Oracle Retail Central Office.
It can also allow unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.5, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2738

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Security subcomponent of Oracle Retail Central Office allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Retail Central Office
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 13.4.9, 14.0.4, 14.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with network access via HTTP, enabling them to compromise the Oracle Retail Central Office.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2738 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply recommended patches and updates to secure systems against known vulnerabilities.