CVE-2018-2961 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A weakness has been discovered in Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component, affecting versions 8.4, 15.x, 16.x, and 17.x. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthorized individual with network access through HTTP, potentially compromising the system.

Understanding CVE-2018-2961

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

What is CVE-2018-2961?

The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management enables attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, requiring human interaction for successful exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2961

Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data within Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Unauthorized access to a subset of data
Severity rated at a base score of 6.1, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2961

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management through HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Vulnerable Versions: 8.4, 15.x, 16.x, 17.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
Human interaction from a third party is necessary for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2961 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Conduct security training to educate users on potential threats

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly