CVE-2018-2883 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Retail Xstore Office component of Oracle Retail Applications, affecting versions 7.0 and 7.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the system.

Understanding CVE-2018-2883

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Office, impacting versions 7.0 and 7.1.

What is CVE-2018-2883?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Xstore Office. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker, leading to unauthorized actions and potential denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2883

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data manipulation within Oracle Retail Xstore Office.
Attackers may access and modify data without proper authorization.
The vulnerability can lead to partial denial of service within the system.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.5, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2883

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Office allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Retail Xstore Office
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 7.0, 7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Unauthorized actions include data manipulation and denial of service

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2883 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to minimize the attack surface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle.
Ensure timely installation of patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities.