CVE-2019-2673 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8, allowing unauthorized access to data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2673

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8.

What is CVE-2019-2673?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2673

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data accessible through Oracle Marketing.
The vulnerability has a base score of 4.7 in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0, specifically affecting integrity.
Attacks may also impact other related products beyond Oracle Marketing.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2673

The technical details of the CVE-2019-2673 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 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.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2673 vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

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