CVE-2020-2649 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-2649, a vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation (version 16.0) allowing unauthorized data access. Take immediate steps to secure your system.
A vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product of Oracle Retail Applications has been identified, affecting version 16.0.
Understanding CVE-2020-2649
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
What is CVE-2020-2649?
The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system, resulting in unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2649
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized read access to specific data within Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2649
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation allows a low-privileged attacker with system access to compromise the application, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 16.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 3.3
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2649 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
- Implement strong access controls and user authentication mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle.
- Ensure timely installation of patches to address known vulnerabilities.