CVE-2018-2953 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been found in the Print Server subcomponent of the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component within Oracle E-Business Suite. The affected versions are 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by an attacker who does not need authentication and has network access via HTTP. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized parties to compromise the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts to confidentiality and integrity.

Understanding CVE-2018-2953

This section provides an overview of the vulnerability and its implications.

What is CVE-2018-2953?

CVE-2018-2953 is a vulnerability in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Print Server subcomponent. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2953

The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment. It also enables unauthorized manipulation of data within the system, such as updates, inserts, or deletions. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2 highlights the significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2953

This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Print Server subcomponent of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: One-to-One Fulfillment
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires no authentication
Network access via HTTP
Successful attacks may impact additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

This section outlines steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Restrict network access to the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software components
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities