CVE-2018-3230 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified, impacting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

Understanding CVE-2018-3230

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-3230?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3230

Unauthorized ability to cause a hang or crash of Oracle Outside In Technology
Unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Outside In Technology accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3230

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows for unauthorized access and potential DOS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.5.3, 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-3230 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual system behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software components
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply recommended patches and updates promptly