CVE-2019-2828 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Field Service component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise the system through HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2019-2828

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Wireless subcomponent of Oracle Field Service, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.8.

What is CVE-2019-2828?

The vulnerability in Oracle Field Service allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2828

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability without authentication, compromising Oracle Field Service.
Successful attacks can result in the attacker taking control of the Oracle Field Service.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 9.6, indicating severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2828

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Field Service through the Wireless subcomponent, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.8.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Field Service versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3
Oracle Field Service versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability via HTTP without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2828 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and system compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Field Service and related products.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.