CVE-2019-2470 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Partner Detail subcomponent of Oracle Partner Management, affecting multiple versions of Oracle E-Business Suite.

Understanding CVE-2019-2470

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Partner Management, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2019-2470?

Vulnerability in the Partner Detail subcomponent of Oracle Partner Management within Oracle E-Business Suite
Affects 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
Allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Partner Management
Requires interaction from a person other than the attacker for successful exploitation

The Impact of CVE-2019-2470

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Partner Management
Unauthorized ability to update, insert, or delete certain data accessible through Oracle Partner Management
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2470

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Partner Management
Allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Partner Management versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Human interaction from a person other than the attacker is necessary for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2470 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Educate users on potential social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle
Test patches in a controlled environment before applying to production systems