CVE-2019-2639 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data compromise via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2019-2639

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Preferences subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2019-2639?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, impacting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.8.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2639

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers can gain unauthorized abilities to update, insert, or delete some accessible data, potentially compromising the system's integrity and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2639

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Preferences subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

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 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring no prior authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2639 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to external threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle and apply patches as soon as they are released to ensure system security.