CVE-2018-3190 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been discovered in the Oracle E-Business Intelligence component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3.

Understanding CVE-2018-3190

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Overview Page/Report Rendering subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Intelligence.

What is CVE-2018-3190?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Intelligence. Successful attacks require human interaction and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3190

Unauthorized access to critical data and all accessible data in Oracle E-Business Intelligence
Unauthorized manipulation of certain accessible data
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score: 8.2
Impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3190

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Intelligence allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: E-Business Intelligence
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction
Impacts confidentiality and integrity

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-3190 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for employees
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to secure your systems