CVE-2018-3208 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-3208 affecting Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management has a vulnerability that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially compromising critical data.
Understanding CVE-2018-3208
The vulnerability affects the Access and Security feature in Hyperion Data Relationship Management, impacting version 11.1.2.4.345.
What is CVE-2018-3208?
The vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in Hyperion Data Relationship Management.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3208
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts)
- Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
- Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3208
The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
- Easily exploitable by a low privileged attacker
- Impacts confidentiality of data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hyperion Data Relationship Management
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 11.1.2.4.345
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
- Potential compromise of Hyperion Data Relationship Management
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address the vulnerability:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches
- Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
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 information