CVE-2019-2498 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Partner Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2498

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Partner Management, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2019-2498?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Partner Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, particularly in the Partner Dashboard, affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8. It can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising Oracle Partner Management.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2498

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Partner Management.
Unauthorized manipulation like update, insert, or delete access to some accessible data may occur.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2498

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Partner Management, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to the affected systems.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

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