CVE-2019-2972 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.4 is vulnerable to unauthorized access and partial denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-2972

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology product, specifically in the Outside In Filters component.

What is CVE-2019-2972?

The vulnerability in version 8.5.4 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2972

Unauthorized access to Oracle Outside In Technology data
Potential partial denial of service
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impacts)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2972

Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.4 is susceptible to exploitation due to the following:

Vulnerability Description

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
Unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker gains network access via HTTP
Exploits vulnerability to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-2972, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Oracle may release patches to address this vulnerability