CVE-2019-2468 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to a denial of service attack on Oracle Outside In Technology.

Understanding CVE-2019-2468

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2468?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially causing a denial of service by crashing the system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2468

Successful exploitation can lead to a hang or repeated crash of Oracle Outside In Technology, affecting its availability.
The severity and CVSS score may vary based on the software utilizing Outside In Technology.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2468

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.
It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be triggered via HTTP by an unauthenticated attacker.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.5.3, 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2468 is crucial to prevent potential attacks.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Regularly check for updates and apply patches to ensure system security.