CVE-2018-3029 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, and 12.4.0. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to specific data.

Understanding CVE-2018-3029

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2018-3029?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3029

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers without authentication and network access via HTTP.
Unauthorized access to a subset of data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing is possible.
The Confidentiality impacts score according to CVSS 3.0 Base is 5.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3029

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to specific data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, 12.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability via HTTP without requiring authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-3029 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing to mitigate vulnerabilities.