CVE-2018-2684 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite User Management component vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.7.

Understanding CVE-2018-2684

Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's User Management component.

What is CVE-2018-2684?

The vulnerability in the Registration Process of Oracle User Management impacts versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.7. It can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or compromise of Oracle User Management.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2684

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.9 (Confidentiality impact)
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle User Management data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2684

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's User Management component, Registration Process.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Easily exploitable by a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2018-2684 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Implement the principle of least privilege for user accounts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Refer to Oracle's security advisory for specific patch information.