CVE-2019-2872 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-2872 affecting Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service versions 17.0.3, 18.0.1, and 19.0.0. Unauthorized actions can compromise data integrity and confidentiality. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Point of Sale component of Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service, affecting versions 17.0.3, 18.0.1, and 19.0.0. Unauthorized actions can be performed on certain data, impacting confidentiality and integrity.
Understanding CVE-2019-2872
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service, allowing unauthorized actions on specific data.
What is CVE-2019-2872?
The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service enables unauthorized access to perform actions on accessible data, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2872
If exploited, unauthorized actions like updates, inserts, or deletes can be executed on certain accessible data within Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service. Additionally, unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data is possible, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 2.7.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2872
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows physical access to compromise Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and read access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Retail Xstore Point of Service
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 17.0.3, 18.0.1, 19.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and necessitates physical access. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker, enabling unauthorized data manipulation and read access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2872 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement strict physical access controls to prevent unauthorized access to systems.
- Monitor and restrict human interactions that could compromise system security.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Educate personnel on security best practices to mitigate risks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.