CVE-2019-2497 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability in the Messages subcomponent, affecting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.8. This vulnerability is easily exploitable via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2497

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2019-2497?

The vulnerability in the Messages subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2497

Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers can also perform unauthorized manipulation (update, insert, delete) of some accessible data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2497

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, and 12.2.8 of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable and requires network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks necessitate human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2497 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users and employees on cybersecurity best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Ensure all systems are up to date with the latest patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.