CVE-2019-2970 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology product, specifically in the Outside In Filters component. The affected version is 8.5.4. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by an unauthenticated attacker who has network access through HTTP, potentially leading to compromising the Oracle Outside In Technology. Exploiting this vulnerability successfully could allow the attacker to unauthorizedly update, insert, or delete certain accessible data in Oracle Outside In Technology. It may also grant unauthorized read access to a subset of data and the ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) in Oracle Outside In Technology. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 7.3, indicating impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2019-2970

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2019-2970 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-2970?

CVE-2019-2970 is a vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Outside In Filters component. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2970

The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to data, including update, insert, or delete capabilities, unauthorized read access to certain data, and the potential to cause a partial denial of service in Oracle Outside In Technology.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2970

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE-2019-2970 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product affects version 8.5.4 and can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to Oracle Outside In Technology data
Unauthorized read access to a subset of data
Ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS)

Mitigation and Prevention

This section outlines steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2970 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
Conduct regular security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle Corporation
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities