CVE-2018-3092 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component (specifically the Outside In Filters subcomponent) version 8.5.3 is affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-3092

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, impacting version 8.5.3.

What is CVE-2018-3092?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Outside In Technology accessible data.
It also enables the attacker to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) on Oracle Outside In Technology.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3092

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible through Oracle Outside In Technology.
It can also allow the attacker to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) on Oracle Outside In Technology.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.1, with impacts on confidentiality and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3092

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Outside In Filters).
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.5.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Outside In Technology.
Successful attacks may require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-3092.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle Corporation.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates in a timely manner.