CVE-2018-3231 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-3231 affecting Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.
Understanding CVE-2018-3231
What is CVE-2018-3231?
The vulnerability exists in the Outside In Filters subcomponent of Oracle Outside In Technology, allowing an attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit it without authentication.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3231
If successfully exploited, the vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service by causing Oracle Outside In Technology to hang or crash repeatedly. It also allows unauthorized read access to some data accessible through the technology.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3231
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction from a third party. It can result in a denial-of-service attack and unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Outside In Technology
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 8.5.3, 8.5.4
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker needs network access via HTTP
- Human interaction from a person other than the attacker is required
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Implement network security measures
Patching and Updates
- Oracle released patches addressing this vulnerability