CVE-2019-2654 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A security flaw has been discovered in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Print Server subcomponent. The vulnerability affects 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, and 12.2.8, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2654

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2019-2654?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2654

Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment.
Attackers could gain complete access to all accessible data and unauthorized privileges for data manipulation.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2654

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are crucial for understanding its implications and potential risks.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Print Server subcomponent of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows unauthorized external attackers to exploit the system through HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment are affected:

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

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthorized external attacker with network access through HTTP.
Successful attacks require interaction from a person other than the attacker.
The impact extends beyond Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment to potentially affect other associated products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are essential to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-2654.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential threats.
Implement access controls and least privilege principles.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle.
Keep the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system up to date with the latest security fixes.