CVE-2019-2661 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Email Center component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the security of Oracle Email Center.

Understanding CVE-2019-2661

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Email Center component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically impacting the Message Display subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2661?

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the security of Oracle Email Center. Successful exploitation requires interaction from a third party and can impact other related products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2661

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data within Oracle Email Center
Unauthorized privileges to modify, insert, or delete certain data
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score of 8.2 with significant implications for confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2661

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Email Center allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system's security.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Email Center
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
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

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
Interaction from a third party is necessary for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2661 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly