CVE-2018-3164 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A security flaw in the Elastic Search component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.55 and 8.56, allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Understanding CVE-2018-3164

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Products, affecting versions 8.55 and 8.56 of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

What is CVE-2018-3164?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools through HTTP network access, requiring human interaction from a non-attacker for a successful attack.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3164

Unauthorized access to and manipulation of data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Unauthorized retrieval of a subset of data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3164

This section provides more in-depth technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data through HTTP network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.55 and 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker exploits the vulnerability via HTTP network access
Human interaction from a non-attacker is required for a successful attack

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3164 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly