CVE-2020-2745 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2020-2745

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager within Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting specific versions.

What is CVE-2020-2745?

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager, potentially causing a partial denial of service. Human interaction is required for successful attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2745

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access and the ability to disrupt Oracle Access Manager's services.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2745

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Access Manager
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 11.1.2.3.0, 12.2.1.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Availability Impact: Low
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-2745 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability.
Regularly check for updates and apply them to ensure system security.