CVE-2018-3111 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the Internal Operations component of Oracle Retail Xstore Office version 7.1 allows unauthorized access and potential data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2018-3111

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Office, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2018-3111?

Vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Office version 7.1
Unauthenticated attackers via HTTP can exploit the flaw
Requires human interaction for successful attacks
Allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential data manipulation
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.6

The Impact of CVE-2018-3111

The vulnerability can lead to:

Unauthorized access to critical data
Complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Retail Xstore Office
Unauthorized data modification, insertion, or deletion
Partial denial of service (DOS) in the component

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3111

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Office version 7.1
Allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the software

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Retail Xstore Office
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-3111 with these strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Implement strong access controls

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for employees

Patching and Updates

Refer to Oracle's security advisory for specific patch details