CVE-2018-2865 : What You Need to Know

Oracle General Ledger in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a flaw in the Consolidation Hierarchy Viewer component.

Understanding CVE-2018-2865

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the Oracle General Ledger module within the Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2018-2865?

The vulnerability in the Consolidation Hierarchy Viewer component of Oracle General Ledger allows unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2865

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to a subset of data within the Oracle General Ledger.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score rates the Confidentiality impact at 5.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2865

The technical aspects of this CVE provide insight into the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle General Ledger component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle General Ledger versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the Oracle General Ledger.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2865 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.