CVE-2019-2870 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been discovered in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB, affecting multiple versions. The vulnerability requires unauthorized access and human interaction for exploitation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2870

This CVE involves a challenging-to-exploit vulnerability in Oracle Berkeley DB's Data Store component.

What is CVE-2019-2870?

The vulnerability in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB affects versions 12.1.6.1.23, 12.1.6.1.26, 12.1.6.1.29, 12.1.6.1.36, 12.1.6.2.23, and 12.1.6.2.32. It requires unauthorized access and human interaction for successful exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2870

The vulnerability could lead to a complete takeover of the Data Store if exploited.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score: 7.0, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2870

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Berkeley DB versions: 12.1.6.1.23, 12.1.6.1.26, 12.1.6.1.29, 12.1.6.1.36, 12.1.6.2.23, 12.1.6.2.32.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires unauthorized access to the infrastructure where Data Store is executed.
Successful exploitation needs human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts to the Data Store.
Implement strict access controls and authentication measures.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Berkeley DB to the latest secure versions.
Conduct security training to educate users on potential threats and best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Oracle Corporation to fix the vulnerability.