CVE-2018-3316 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation in versions 16.0 and 17.0 has a vulnerability that can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2018-3316

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation component, specifically the Segment subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-3316?

The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential control over all accessible data, leading to a partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3316

A low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation.
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data.
Attackers can make unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions to some accessible data, potentially causing a partial denial of service.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.6, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3316

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation component of Oracle Retail Applications.
Easily exploitable by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation versions 16.0 and 17.0 are impacted.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-3316 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
Implement strong network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation is updated to the latest secure version.