CVE-2019-2467 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Outside In Technology vulnerability affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4, allowing unauthorized access and potential Denial of Service (DOS) attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-2467

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, impacting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

What is CVE-2019-2467?

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete Denial of Service situation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2467

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized activities causing system hang or crash, leading to a complete DOS situation.
Severity and CVSS score vary based on the software utilizing the Outside In Technology code.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2467

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component, specifically the Outside In Filters subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2467.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.
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.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle and apply patches promptly to secure systems.