CVE-2018-2874 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A weakness has been identified in the Logging subcomponent of Oracle Application Object Library, part of the Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting version 12.1.3.

Understanding CVE-2018-2874

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Application Object Library, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2018-2874?

Vulnerability in the Logging subcomponent of Oracle Application Object Library in Oracle E-Business Suite
Affected version: 12.1.3
Exploitable by gaining physical access
Requires interaction from a person other than the attacker
Can result in unauthorized access to critical data

The Impact of CVE-2018-2874

Confidentiality impact Base Score: 4.3 (CVSS 3.0)
Successful attacks could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data
Full access to all data accessible through Oracle Application Object Library

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2874

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Application Object Library
Successful attacks require human interaction
Potential unauthorized access to critical data

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Application Object Library
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Vulnerability can be exploited by gaining physical access
Interaction from a person other than the attacker is necessary

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-2874.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to limit physical access
Monitor and restrict interactions with the vulnerable system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training to prevent unauthorized access
Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Keep software and systems up to date to mitigate vulnerabilities