CVE-2019-2783 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle E-Business Suite Oracle Payments component has a security flaw that allows unauthorized access, affecting versions 12.1.1 - 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8.

Understanding CVE-2019-2783

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Payments component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2019-2783?

The vulnerability in the File Transmission subcomponent of Oracle Payments allows attackers to exploit the system through HTTP network access, potentially compromising Oracle Payments and other related products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2783

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a limited portion of Oracle Payments data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.8, focusing on confidentiality impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2783

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Payments through HTTP network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 12.1.1 - 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8 of Oracle Payments are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability via HTTP network access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2783 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply 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 all software components.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.