CVE-2019-2440 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been discovered in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Marketing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

Understanding CVE-2019-2440

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the User Interface subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2440?

CVE-2019-2440 is a security flaw in Oracle Marketing that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The vulnerability impacts versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, and 12.2.8.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2440

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Marketing.
Attackers can gain complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Marketing.
Unauthorized modification, addition, or deletion of data within Oracle Marketing is possible.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2440

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Marketing via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products. Human interaction is required for successful attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8
Vendor: Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2440 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious links or emails.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply security patches as soon as they are released to mitigate the risk of exploitation.