CVE-2019-2476 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to a denial-of-service situation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2476

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2476?

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows unauthorized manipulation of the software, resulting in a complete denial-of-service situation. The severity of the vulnerability is dependent on the software utilizing the Outside In Technology code.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2476

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Outside In Technology
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized manipulation and a denial-of-service situation

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2476

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized manipulation of Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially resulting in a denial-of-service situation.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
No authentication required

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2476 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle
Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network security measures
Conduct regular security assessments

Patching and Updates

Regularly update Oracle Outside In Technology to the latest secure versions