CVE-2019-2773 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the File Transmission subcomponent of the Oracle Payments component in Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 - 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8. This flaw allows an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payments without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2019-2773

This CVE pertains to a security vulnerability in Oracle Payments within Oracle E-Business Suite that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

What is CVE-2019-2773?

The vulnerability in the File Transmission subcomponent of Oracle Payments allows unauthorized individuals to gain read access to a limited portion of Oracle Payments data. It has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.8, with a specific CVSS Vector associated with it.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2773

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could compromise the security of Oracle Payments and potentially impact other associated products. The Confidentiality impact of this flaw has been rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.8.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2773

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the File Transmission subcomponent of Oracle Payments allows attackers to gain unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Payments data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Payments
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1 - 12.1.3, 12.2.3 - 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2773 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

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 breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Ensure timely installation of security updates to mitigate risks.