CVE-2018-2934 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Attachments / File Upload subcomponent of the Oracle Application Object Library component within Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.1.3. An attacker without authentication can exploit this vulnerability through HTTP, potentially compromising the Oracle Application Object Library.

Understanding CVE-2018-2934

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting version 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2018-2934?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Application Object Library.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions of accessible data within the Oracle Application Object Library.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.3, primarily affecting integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2934

Unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions of certain accessible data within the Oracle Application Object Library may occur if successfully exploited.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2934

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is in the Attachments / File Upload subcomponent of the Oracle Application Object Library within Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.1.3.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability through network access via HTTP, without the need for authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-2934.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting the Oracle Application Object Library.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to restrict access to critical systems.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch the Oracle E-Business Suite to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.