CVE-2019-2794 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A security flaw has been identified in the Oracle Financial Services Applications' Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component, affecting versions 12.0.1 to 12.0.3, 12.1.0 to 12.4.0, and 14.0.0 to 14.2.0. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2019-2794

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, impacting confidentiality.

What is CVE-2019-2794?

The vulnerability affects Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking's Infrastructure subcomponent in specified versions.
An unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2794

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a subset of the system's data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.3, specifically affecting confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2794

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking.
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of the system's data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 12.0.1 to 12.0.3, 12.1.0 to 12.4.0, and 14.0.0 to 14.2.0 of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address CVE-2019-2794.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability.