CVE-2019-2895 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Enterprise Manager for Exadata is affected by a vulnerability that could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2895

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager's Enterprise Manager for Exadata product, impacting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2019-2895?

The vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager for Exadata allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the system, leading to a takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2895

CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.5 with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Successful exploitation could result in a complete takeover of the Enterprise Manager for Exadata.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2895

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Difficulty in exploitation but severe consequences if successfully attacked.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.0.5.0, 13.2.2.0.0, 13.3.1.0.0, 13.3.2.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2895 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to minimize the attack surface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and apply them as soon as they are released.