CVE-2020-2614 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager's APM Mesh component could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2614

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager's APM Mesh component, impacting versions 13.2.0.0 and 13.3.0.0.

What is CVE-2020-2614?

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2614

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.0
Unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data
Unauthorized ability to update, insert, or delete data
Potential partial denial of service

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2614

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the APM Mesh component of Oracle Enterprise Manager allows attackers to compromise critical data through HTTP network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: APM - Application Performance Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 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 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2614 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

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

Check for security advisories from Oracle
Implement patches as soon as they are available