CVE-2020-2863 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-2863

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-2863?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2863

Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: High (CVSS Base Score: 8.5)
Scope: Changed
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2863

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Advanced Outbound Telephony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Integrity Impact: Low

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2863 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
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.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability.