CVE-2019-2475 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component, specifically the Outside In Filters subcomponent, contains a vulnerability affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially causing system crashes.

Understanding CVE-2019-2475

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, impacting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

What is CVE-2019-2475?

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware
Allows unauthorized access to compromise the technology
Exploitable by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP

The Impact of CVE-2019-2475

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized capabilities to cause system crashes
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.5, indicating an impact on availability

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2475

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology's Outside In Filters subcomponent
Easily exploitable by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Outside In Technology
Unauthorized capabilities to cause system crashes

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2475 is crucial.

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 prevent vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released