CVE-2021-2428 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Coherence, a product in Oracle Fusion Middleware, is impacted by a critical vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via T3, IIOP. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete takeover of Oracle Coherence with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1.

Understanding CVE-2021-2428

This section will cover the details of the CVE-2021-2428 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2021-2428?

The vulnerability in Oracle Coherence allows attackers to compromise the system via network access, potentially resulting in a complete system takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2021-2428

A successful attack exploiting CVE-2021-2428 could lead to the complete compromise and takeover of the Oracle Coherence system.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-2428

In this section, we will delve into the technical aspects of CVE-2021-2428.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle Coherence, posing a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Coherence versions 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but if successfully exploited, it can lead to a complete takeover of Oracle Coherence system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your system from CVE-2021-2428.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement immediate measures to secure Oracle Coherence system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Adopt long-term security practices to enhance system resilience.

Patching and Updates

Apply relevant patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation to mitigate the vulnerability risks.