CVE-2018-2897 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has a vulnerability in the Infrastructure subcomponent. The affected versions are 12.3.0, 14.0.0, and 14.1.0, allowing unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2018-2897

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2018-2897?

Vulnerability in the Infrastructure subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP
Allows compromising the system and unauthorized data access

The Impact of CVE-2018-2897

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation
Significant impacts on other products
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with confidentiality and integrity impacts

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2897

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
Allows unauthorized access and compromise of data

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management versions 12.3.0, 14.0.0, and 14.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
Human interaction required for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2897 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Educate users about phishing and social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities