CVE-2019-2478 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component, affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

Understanding CVE-2019-2478

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

What is CVE-2019-2478?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2478

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized control over Oracle Outside In Technology
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 5.3, impacting availability
The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2478

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows unauthorized access and potential partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs network access via HTTP
No authentication required for exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2478 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Conduct security assessments and audits
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address vulnerabilities