CVE-2018-3305 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-3305 affecting Oracle Application Testing Suite versions 12.5.0.3, 13.1.0.1, 13.2.0.1, and 13.3.0.1. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Oracle Application Testing Suite component of Oracle Enterprise Manager Products Suite has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.5.0.3, 13.1.0.1, 13.2.0.1, and 13.3.0.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2018-3305
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component of Oracle Enterprise Manager Products Suite.
What is CVE-2018-3305?
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Application Testing Suite. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3305
- Unauthorized manipulation of certain data within the Oracle Application Testing Suite
- Unauthorized read access to a subset of the suite's data
- Ability to cause a partial denial of service in the Oracle Application Testing Suite
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.3 with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3305
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component allows unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Application Testing Suite
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.5.0.3, 13.1.0.1, 13.2.0.1, 13.3.0.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-3305 with these mitigation strategies.
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 to prevent vulnerabilities
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly