CVE-2018-2770 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-2770 affecting Oracle Adaptive Access Manager. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data and requires immediate patching and long-term security measures.
Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Adaptive Access Manager component has a vulnerability in the OAAM Admin subcomponent, affecting version 11.1.2.3.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially compromising the system and leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2018-2770
This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Adaptive Access Manager that poses a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity.
What is CVE-2018-2770?
- Vulnerability in Oracle Adaptive Access Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Impact: Unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all OAAM data, and unauthorized data manipulation
The Impact of CVE-2018-2770
This vulnerability has the following implications:
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
- Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
- Successful exploitation requires human interaction
- Potential to impact additional products
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2770
Oracle Adaptive Access Manager is susceptible to exploitation due to the following reasons:
Vulnerability Description
- Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise OAAM
- Successful attacks may impact additional products
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Adaptive Access Manager
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 11.1.2.3.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with network access via HTTP
- Requires human interaction for successful attacks
- Potential impact on other products
Mitigation and Prevention
Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-2770.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches promptly
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for employees
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released