CVE-2019-2736 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting multiple versions. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker through network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2736

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, impacting various versions and potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2019-2736?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via network access. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2736

Successful exploitation can grant unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
Unauthorized read access to a subset of the system's data is also possible.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.1, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2736

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions are affected:

12.0.1
12.0.3
12.0.4
12.1.0
12.3.0
12.4.0
14.0.0
14.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitation is possible through network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2736 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on identifying and reporting potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing to address known vulnerabilities.