CVE-2018-2748 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Core module of the Oracle Banking Corporate Lending component, part of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2018-2748

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Banking Corporate Lending, potentially impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2018-2748?

The vulnerability affects versions 12.3.0, 12.4.0, 12.5.0, and 14.0.0 of the Oracle Banking Corporate Lending component.
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability.
Successful attacks may require human interaction and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2748

Successful exploitation can compromise Oracle Banking Corporate Lending, allowing unauthorized data manipulation.
The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 6.1, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2748

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Oracle Banking Corporate Lending data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected include 12.3.0, 12.4.0, 12.5.0, and 14.0.0 of Oracle Banking Corporate Lending.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-2748 vulnerability.

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 mitigate future vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to protect against similar threats.