CVE-2018-3235 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Applications Manager component, affecting versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Applications Manager through network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized updates.

Understanding CVE-2018-3235

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Manager component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2018-3235?

The vulnerability in Oracle Applications Manager allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system through network access via HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and updates.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3235

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Applications Manager.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3235

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Applications Manager through network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Applications Manager
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable and requires network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks involve human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
While the vulnerability is in Oracle Applications Manager, it may impact additional products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3235 requires immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply recommended patches and updates to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.