CVE-2018-3138 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Attachments/File Upload subcomponent of the Oracle Application Object Library in Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.7.

Understanding CVE-2018-3138

What is CVE-2018-3138?

CVE-2018-3138 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthorized access and modification of critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3138

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all accessible data within the Oracle Application Object Library, and unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3138

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Application Object Library, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Applications Framework
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker
The vulnerability can significantly impact additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software systems
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement timely updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities