CVE-2019-2488 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting multiple versions. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2488

The vulnerability in the Session Management subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation poses a risk to confidentiality.

What is CVE-2019-2488?

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2488

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.3, with a specific impact on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2488

The technical aspects of the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Session Management subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8.

Exploitation Mechanism

Easily exploitable by attackers with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability and prevent exploitation.

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 address security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply recommended patches and updates to secure the system.