CVE-2020-2637 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-2637, a vulnerability in Oracle's Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation. Find out the impacted versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product of Oracle Enterprise Manager has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2020-2637
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle's Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database, impacting versions 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0.
What is CVE-2020-2637?
The vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all accessible data, unauthorized data manipulation, and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2637
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.0, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2637
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database
- 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 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-2020-2637 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 the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all relevant patches and updates are applied to the affected versions of the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product.