CVE-2019-2665 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Common Applications component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.8. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation within Oracle Common Applications.

Understanding CVE-2019-2665

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Oracle Common Applications component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the CRM User Management Framework.

What is CVE-2019-2665?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access through HTTP to compromise Oracle Common Applications. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within Oracle Common Applications.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2665

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Potential significant impact on associated products
Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data within Oracle Common Applications
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2665

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Common Applications allows unauthorized access and data manipulation by exploiting the CRM User Management Framework.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Common Applications
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2665 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components
Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing practices and social engineering awareness

Patching and Updates

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