CVE-2021-2099 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite's CRM Technical Foundation, specifically the Preferences component, is affected by a vulnerability (CVE-2021-2099) with a base score of 8.2. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2021-2099

This CVE impacts Oracle CRM Technical Foundation versions 12.2.3-12.2.10.

What is CVE-2021-2099?

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise. Successful attacks may also impact other products.

The Impact of CVE-2021-2099

With a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2, this vulnerability has high confidentiality and integrity impacts. Human interaction is required for successful attacks, which can result in critical data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-2099

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation (Preferences component) versions 12.2.3-12.2.10 allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation versions 12.2.3-12.2.10 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation requires network access via HTTP and human interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-2099:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your Oracle E-Business Suite system.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for updates and patches from Oracle to secure your system against known vulnerabilities.