CVE-2020-2838 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2838, a vulnerability in Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices of Oracle E-Business Suite. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data.
Understanding CVE-2020-2838
What is CVE-2020-2838?
The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices enables an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2838
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices accessible data, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts).
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2838
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
- Monitor Oracle security alerts for updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
- Regularly update and patch Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices to address security vulnerabilities.