CVE-2020-2640 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-2640, a vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform allowing unauthorized data access and partial denial of service. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-2640
This CVE involves a security flaw in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product of Oracle Enterprise Manager, affecting specific versions.
What is CVE-2020-2640?
The vulnerability enables 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-2020-2640
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-2020-2640
This section provides detailed technical information about 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 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
- 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
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2640 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle.
- 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.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.