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CVE-2018-2861 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Learn about CVE-2018-2861 affecting Oracle Retail Back Office versions 13.4.9, 14.0.4, and 14.1.3. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.

A vulnerability in the Security subcomponent of the Oracle Retail Back Office component of Oracle Retail Applications allows unauthorized access and partial service disruption.

Understanding CVE-2018-2861

This CVE affects versions 13.4.9, 14.0.4, and 14.1.3 of the Oracle Retail Back Office.

What is CVE-2018-2861?

        The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.
        It can lead to unauthorized access to Oracle Retail Back Office data and partial service disruption.
        The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.5, impacting confidentiality and availability.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2861

        Unauthorized access to Oracle Retail Back Office data
        Partial disruption of Oracle Retail Back Office service

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2861

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

        Vulnerability in the Security subcomponent of the Oracle Retail Back Office component

Affected Systems and Versions

        Oracle Retail Back Office versions 13.4.9, 14.0.4, and 14.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

        Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-2861 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Apply security patches provided by Oracle
        Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
        Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly update and patch Oracle Retail Back Office
        Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
        Conduct security training for staff to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

        Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
        Regularly check for and apply software updates and patches

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