CVE-2020-14662 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-14662, a vulnerability in Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure allowing unauthorized access. Understand the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product allows unauthorized access and potential data compromise.
Understanding CVE-2020-14662
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure, impacting versions 8.0.6-8.1.0.
What is CVE-2020-14662?
The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14662
- Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.3
- Unauthorized data access and potential data manipulation
- Ability to cause a partial denial of service
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14662
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 8.0.6-8.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14662 is crucial for maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software and systems
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
- Educate users on security best practices
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Implement a robust patch management process