CVE-2019-2728 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center has a vulnerability in the Networking subcomponent that affects versions 12.3.3 and 12.4.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2019-2728

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, impacting versions 12.3.3 and 12.4.0.

What is CVE-2019-2728?

The vulnerability in the Networking subcomponent of Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center allows unauthorized actions by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2728

The vulnerability, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.3 focusing on integrity impacts, could lead to unauthorized data manipulation within Enterprise Manager Ops Center.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2728

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Enterprise Manager Ops Center, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Enterprise Manager Ops Center
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.3.3, 12.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2728 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical systems.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center to mitigate known vulnerabilities.