CVE-2019-2825 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Applications Manager in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system through HTTP. This CVE affects versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8.

Understanding CVE-2019-2825

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Manager component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting the Oracle Diagnostics Interfaces subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2825?

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Applications Manager.
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions like creating, deleting, or modifying critical data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.5, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2825

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Applications Manager data is possible.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2825

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Manager component.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Applications Manager versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8.

Exploitation Mechanism

High privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-2825 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement patches as soon as they are released.