CVE-2020-2638 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2638, a vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform allowing unauthorized access and partial denial of service. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this security risk.
A vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-2638
This CVE involves a security flaw in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product within Oracle Enterprise Manager.
What is CVE-2020-2638?
The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2638
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all accessible data, unauthorized data manipulation, and partial denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2638
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.
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
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
- 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 against and addressing the CVE.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches provided by Oracle Corporation.