CVE-2018-3302 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-3302, a vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Outside In Technology component, allowing unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this security risk.
A vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Outside In Technology component, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4, allows unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-3302
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent.
What is CVE-2018-3302?
The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to data and denial of service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3302
- Successful attacks can cause a hang or frequent crash of Oracle Outside In Technology (DoS).
- Unauthorized access to a subset of accessible data within Oracle Outside In Technology.
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.1 with impacts on confidentiality and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3302
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks on Oracle Outside In Technology.
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 someone other than the attacker
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3302 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and denial of service attacks.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches and updates 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 to address vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training to educate users on potential threats.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
- Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.