CVE-2018-2643 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-2643 affecting Oracle Argus Safety in Oracle Health Sciences Applications. This vulnerability allows unauthorized data manipulation and access. Find mitigation steps here.
Oracle Health Sciences Applications' Oracle Argus Safety component is vulnerable, impacting versions 7.x and 8.0.x. This CVE was published on January 18, 2018.
Understanding CVE-2018-2643
This CVE affects Oracle Argus Safety, potentially allowing unauthorized data manipulation and access.
What is CVE-2018-2643?
The vulnerability in Oracle Argus Safety's Case Selection subcomponent affects versions 7.x and 8.0.x. It can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2643
- Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data manipulation within Oracle Argus Safety.
- Confidentiality and integrity are rated at 6.4 on the CVSS 3.0 Base Score.
- Other related products may also be significantly impacted.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2643
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access to compromise Oracle Argus Safety, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Argus Safety
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Versions: 7.x, 8.0.x
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
- Access Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Impact: Low, Low, None
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2643 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable components.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
- Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability.
- Regularly check for updates and apply them to ensure system security.