CVE-2018-3031 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component within Oracle Financial Services Applications is affected by a security flaw that allows unauthorized access and potential data manipulation. This CVE has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4.

Understanding CVE-2018-3031

This CVE impacts the Infrastructure subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, affecting versions 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, and 12.4.0.

What is CVE-2018-3031?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing system.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3031

Severity: CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, impacting integrity and availability.
Attack Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3031

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, 12.4.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-3031.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of fixes.