CVE-2018-3104 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Outside In Technology 8.5.3 has a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access and partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2018-3104

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology, impacting version 8.5.3.

What is CVE-2018-3104?

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology (specifically, Outside In Filters) allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system without authentication. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3104

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data compromise through Oracle Outside In Technology
Potential partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Outside In Technology

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3104

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.3
Allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system

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 exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-3104 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities