CVE-2018-3043 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Infrastructure subcomponent of the Oracle Financial Services Applications called Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management. The vulnerability impacts versions 12.3.0, 14.0.0, and 14.1.0. It can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker who has network access via HTTP. If successfully attacked, the vulnerability allows unauthorized manipulation of data accessible in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, as well as the potential to cause a partial denial of service. The severity of this vulnerability is indicated by the CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, affecting integrity and availability.

Understanding CVE-2018-3043

This section provides an in-depth look at the vulnerability and its implications.

What is CVE-2018-3043?

CVE-2018-3043 is a vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3043

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data access and potential service disruption within Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management. With a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, integrity and availability are compromised, highlighting the severity of the issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3043

Explore the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables a low privileged attacker to exploit Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management via HTTP, allowing unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.3.0, 14.0.0, 14.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Unauthorized data manipulation
Potential partial denial of service

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-3043.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software systems
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Promptly apply patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities