CVE-2018-3220 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-3220 affecting Oracle Outside In Technology. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability in the Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.
Understanding CVE-2018-3220
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle's Outside In Technology, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent.
What is CVE-2018-3220?
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful attacks require human interaction and can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Outside In Technology.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3220
- Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data access through Oracle Outside In Technology
- Unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Outside In Technology
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.1, impacting confidentiality and availability
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3220
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Outside In Technology
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 8.5.3, 8.5.4
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3220 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software components
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.