CVE-2020-14768 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Analytic Provider Services allows unauthorized access and potential compromise of data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14768

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Hyperion Analytic Provider Services product of Oracle Hyperion, specifically affecting version 11.1.2.4.

What is CVE-2020-14768?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with access to the hardware's communication segment to compromise the Hyperion Analytic Provider Services. Successful attacks require human interaction and can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14768

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3
Unauthorized data access and potential partial denial of service

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14768

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Hyperion Analytic Provider Services, leading to unauthorized data access and potential denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion Analytic Provider Services
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14768 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable system
Educate users on potential social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle
Regularly check for patches and apply them promptly