CVE-2018-2898 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Financial Services Applications, specifically in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component. This CVE affects versions 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, and 12.4.0, allowing an attacker to compromise the system without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2018-2898

This CVE impacts Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

What is CVE-2018-2898?

CVE-2018-2898 is a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, enabling attackers to exploit the system via HTTP without authentication, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2898

Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
It can also allow unauthorized read access to a subset of the system's data.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2898

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, 12.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability without authentication.
Successful attacks require interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2898 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to prevent future vulnerabilities.