CVE-2020-2849 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Oracle Depot Repair product of Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Depot Repair, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2849

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Oracle Depot Repair product within the Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-2849?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Depot Repair. Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Depot Repair accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2849

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Privileges Required: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2849

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Depot Repair allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential compromise of all accessible data within the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Depot Repair
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1 to 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2849 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.