CVE-2019-2485 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Mobile Field Service in the Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. The affected versions are 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.

Understanding CVE-2019-2485

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Mobile Field Service, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2019-2485?

The vulnerability in Oracle Mobile Field Service allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the service. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and may impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2485

Unauthorized actions like updates, inserts, or deletions to accessible data may occur if exploited
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score: 4.7 (Integrity impact)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2485

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Oracle Mobile Field Service, potentially leading to data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Mobile Field Service versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2485 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Implement strong authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Regularly check for and apply software updates and patches