CVE-2019-2742 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Discover the security flaw in Oracle BI Publisher component of Fusion Middleware version 11.1.1.9.0. Learn about the impact, exploitation, and mitigation steps for CVE-2019-2742.
A security flaw has been discovered in the Web Service API of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Oracle BI Publisher component version 11.1.1.9.0. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system through network access via HTTP, potentially impacting other related products.
Understanding CVE-2019-2742
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher, affecting version 11.1.1.9.0.
What is CVE-2019-2742?
The vulnerability allows an attacker, without authentication, to exploit the Oracle BI Publisher system through network access via HTTP.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2742
- Unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data accessible by Oracle BI Publisher
- Read access to a subset of its data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.2 with impacts on confidentiality and data integrity
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2742
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the Oracle BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting version 11.1.1.9.0.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Version: 11.1.1.9.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle BI Publisher
- Attacks may impact additional products
- Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2742 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 vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released