CVE-2018-2954 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Order Management component has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7. This vulnerability, with a CVSS Base Score of 7.0, can be exploited by a low privileged attacker.

Understanding CVE-2018-2954

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Order Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Product Diagnostic Tools subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-2954?

The vulnerability in Oracle Order Management allows a low privileged attacker with access to compromise the system, potentially leading to a takeover of Oracle Order Management. The affected versions range from 12.1.1 to 12.2.7.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2954

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in a compromise of Oracle Order Management, enabling the attacker to gain control. The CVSS Base Score is 7.0, affecting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2954

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Order Management allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Order Management
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

Difficulty: Difficult to exploit
Access Level: Low privileged attacker
Impact: Takeover of Oracle Order Management

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2954 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and control.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict access to Oracle Order Management to authorized personnel only.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite and associated components.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of security updates.