CVE-2020-2613 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2613, a vulnerability in Oracle's Enterprise Manager Base Platform allowing unauthorized access and partial denial of service. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability in Oracle's Enterprise Manager Base Platform could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-2613
This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's Enterprise Manager Base Platform, impacting versions 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0.
What is CVE-2020-2613?
The vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform of Oracle allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2613
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all Enterprise Manager Base Platform data, unauthorized data manipulation, and partial denial of service, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2613
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the Enterprise Manager Base Platform, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Enterprise Manager Base Platform
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, 13.3.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.0
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2613 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
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 to mitigate the vulnerability.