CVE-2018-2704 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-2704, a vulnerability in Oracle Banking Payments component affecting versions 12.3.0 and 12.4.0. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Financial Services Applications, specifically in the Oracle Banking Payments component known as Payments Core, affecting versions 12.3.0 and 12.4.0.
Understanding CVE-2018-2704
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Banking Payments that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access through HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and denial of service.
What is CVE-2018-2704?
The vulnerability in Oracle Banking Payments allows unauthorized access to critical data and the ability to cause system crashes, impacting integrity and availability. It has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.1.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2704
- Unauthorized manipulation, deletion, or creation of critical data in Oracle Banking Payments
- Denial of service through system hang or repeated crashes
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2704
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Banking Payments through HTTP access, leading to unauthorized data access and system crashes.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Banking Payments
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.3.0, 12.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, enabling unauthorized data access and system disruption.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2704 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and system crashes.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Oracle Banking Payments
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Implement patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability