CVE-2019-2979 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Payments component of Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, impacting versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3.

Understanding CVE-2019-2979

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access through HTTP.

What is CVE-2019-2979?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows unauthorized manipulation, deletion, or creation of critical or accessible data by an attacker with network access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2979

Successful exploitation can compromise the Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking system, requiring human interaction beyond the attacker.
Unauthorized actions may include data manipulation, deletion, or creation within the system.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.7 with integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2979

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking through network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.2, 12.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2979 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity related to HTTP requests.
Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to restrict access to critical systems.
Conduct regular security training to educate users on identifying and reporting potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.