CVE-2018-2997 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the Script Author subcomponent of the Oracle Scripting component, part of Oracle E-Business Suite, affects versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker without authentication, leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2018-2997

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Scripting component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2018-2997?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Scripting. Successful attacks may require human interaction and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Scripting.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2997

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Scripting.
Unauthorized modifications, insertions, or deletions of accessible data within Oracle Scripting are possible.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with impacts on Confidentiality and Integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2997

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Script Author subcomponent of Oracle Scripting allows attackers to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Scripting
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks may require human interaction and can impact additional products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2997 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

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