CVE-2019-2751 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
CVE-2019-2751 affects Oracle HTTP Server versions 12.1.3.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Learn about the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your server.
Oracle HTTP Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware has a security weakness that could allow unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over accessible data.
Understanding CVE-2019-2751
This CVE affects versions 12.1.3.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0 of the Oracle HTTP Server.
What is CVE-2019-2751?
- Vulnerability in Oracle HTTP Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Impact: Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over accessible data
The Impact of CVE-2019-2751
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 5.9 (Confidentiality impacts)
- CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2751
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Security weakness in Oracle HTTP Server component
- Specifically affects OHS Config MBeans subcomponent
Affected Systems and Versions
- Versions 12.1.3.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0 of Oracle HTTP Server
Exploitation Mechanism
- Difficult to exploit vulnerability
- Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS can compromise the server
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-2751.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to the server
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Oracle HTTP Server
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to secure the server