CVE-2020-14770 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion BI+ (component: IQR-Foundation service) version 11.1.2.4 allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2020-14770

This CVE involves a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion BI+ that can lead to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2020-14770?

The vulnerability in Hyperion BI+ allows a high privileged attacker with network access to potentially compromise the system, resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14770

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Unauthorized read access to a subset of Hyperion BI+ data
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 2.0 (Confidentiality impacts)

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14770

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker to compromise Hyperion BI+ via multiple protocols, leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion BI+
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14770 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation to limit access

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address vulnerabilities