CVE-2018-3034 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting versions 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.3.0, and 12.4.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2018-3034

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2018-3034?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing through network access via HTTP, with successful attacks requiring human interaction. The impact extends to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3034

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized data updates, inserts, or deletions within Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing. Additionally, unauthorized read access to certain data may occur, potentially affecting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3034

This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via network access, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

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

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
Successful attacks need human interaction
Unauthorized actions include data updates, inserts, deletes, and read access

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address and prevent the CVE.

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

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for staff to recognize and report potential threats
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them to ensure system security