CVE-2018-2872 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A weakness has been discovered in the Account Hierarchy Manager, a subcomponent of the Oracle General Ledger module within the Oracle E-Business Suite. This vulnerability affects multiple supported versions, including 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. An unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to data stored within the Oracle General Ledger module, potentially compromising confidentiality.

Understanding CVE-2018-2872

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2018-2872 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2018-2872?

CVE-2018-2872 is a vulnerability in the Oracle General Ledger component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Account Hierarchy Manager subcomponent. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle General Ledger.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2872

The vulnerability poses a risk to the confidentiality of data stored within the Oracle General Ledger module. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2872

Explore the technical aspects of the CVE-2018-2872 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Account Hierarchy Manager subcomponent of Oracle General Ledger allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, compromising data confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: General Ledger
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthorized attackers with network access through HTTP, enabling them to gain unauthorized access to a portion of the data stored within the Oracle General Ledger module.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-2872.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to the Oracle General Ledger module.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms for network access.
Regularly update and patch the Oracle E-Business Suite to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and remediate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates released by Oracle to address the CVE-2018-2872 vulnerability.