CVE-2019-2990 : What You Need to Know

Oracle iStore in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2990

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle iStore product of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting the Order Tracker component.

What is CVE-2019-2990?

Vulnerability in Oracle iStore allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction and can impact additional products.
Exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over Oracle iStore accessible data.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).

The Impact of CVE-2019-2990

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over Oracle iStore accessible data.
Unauthorized manipulation of Oracle iStore accessible data (update, insert, delete).

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2990

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle iStore product of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: iStore
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3, 12.2.3-12.2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Easily exploitable vulnerability via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful attacks
Impact on additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2990 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on safe browsing practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released.