CVE-2018-3177 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-3177 affecting Oracle Hyperion Common Events version 11.1.2.4. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
A weakness has been identified in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Common Events, potentially allowing unauthorized access and compromise of data.
Understanding CVE-2018-3177
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Common Events, impacting version 11.1.2.4.
What is CVE-2018-3177?
The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Hyperion Common Events allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3177
- Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data in Hyperion Common Events.
- Unauthorized access to a subset of data within Hyperion Common Events is also possible.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, affecting confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3177
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Hyperion Common Events allows for unauthorized access and compromise of data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hyperion Common Events
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 11.1.2.4
Exploitation Mechanism
- Vulnerability is easily exploitable via HTTP
- Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
- Impact extends to other related products
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3177 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly