CVE-2018-2967 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite's Primavera Unifier tool, affecting versions 16.x, 17.x, and 18.x.

Understanding CVE-2018-2967

What is CVE-2018-2967?

CVE-2018-2967 is a vulnerability in Oracle's Primavera Unifier tool that allows attackers with physical access to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2967

This vulnerability, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3, primarily affects confidentiality, posing a risk of data exposure and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2967

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Primavera Unifier allows attackers physical access to compromise the system, potentially impacting other related products and leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Primavera Unifier
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 16.x, 17.x, 18.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with physical access can exploit the vulnerability to compromise Primavera Unifier, risking unauthorized data access and control.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict physical access to systems running Primavera Unifier.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Primavera Unifier and related systems.
Implement access controls and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle and apply patches as soon as they are available.