CVE-2021-2083 : Security Advisory and Response

This article provides detailed information about CVE-2021-2083, a vulnerability in the Oracle iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite that affects versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.10.

Understanding CVE-2021-2083

CVE-2021-2083 is a vulnerability in the Oracle iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.10.

What is CVE-2021-2083?

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

The Impact of CVE-2021-2083

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some of Oracle iSupport accessible data, with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).

Technical Details of CVE-2021-2083

This section covers specific technical details of CVE-2021-2083.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle iSupport allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via network access over HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle iSupport versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.10 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker, impacting additional products beyond Oracle iSupport.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are some important steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-2083.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately restrict network access to Oracle iSupport and apply relevant security patches provided by Oracle.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Oracle E-Business Suite to ensure the system's security against known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Keep the Oracle iSupport product updated with the latest security patches and follow Oracle's security advisories.