CVE-2019-2605 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition has a vulnerability in the Web Catalog subcomponent, potentially compromising data. The issue affects versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0.

Understanding CVE-2019-2605

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition that could allow unauthorized access to certain data.

What is CVE-2019-2605?

The vulnerability in the Web Catalog subcomponent of Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition affects versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. Although challenging to exploit, it could be used by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2605

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to specific data within Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.
The vulnerability has a base score of 3.4 in the CVSS 3.0 scoring system, focusing on confidentiality impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2605

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 Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.

Affected Systems and Versions

Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0 are impacted.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2605 is crucial. Here are some steps to consider:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor Oracle's security advisories for patches and updates.
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly to address the vulnerability.