CVE-2021-2288 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-2288 affecting Oracle Bills of Material in Oracle E-Business Suite. Discover its impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Bills of Material product of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the 'Bill Issues' component. This vulnerability affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3, potentially allowing a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise critical data within the Oracle Bills of Material.
Understanding CVE-2021-2288
This section delves into the details of the CVE-2021-2288 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2021-2288?
The vulnerability in the Oracle Bills of Material product of Oracle E-Business Suite enables unauthorized access or modification of critical data for low-privileged attackers.
The Impact of CVE-2021-2288
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle Bills of Material, posing risks to confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-2288
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Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers to compromise Oracle Bills of Material via HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access or modification.
Affected Systems and Versions
Versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 of Oracle Bills of Material within Oracle E-Business Suite are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Bills of Material.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
It is recommended to apply security patches or updates provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability promptly.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing strict access controls and monitoring network traffic can enhance security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security alerts and updates from Oracle to stay protected against potential vulnerabilities.