CVE-2018-2859 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting version 8.0.x.

Understanding CVE-2018-2859

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach, allowing unauthorized access to certain data.

What is CVE-2018-2859?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach component of Oracle Financial Services Applications (specifically in the Portfolio, Attribution subcomponent) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2859

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data within the Oracle Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach.
Unauthorized read access to a subset of the accessible data may also be achieved.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2859

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Financial Services Basel Regulatory Capital Internal Ratings Based Approach
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.0.x

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2859 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of potential threats.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates efficiently.