CVE-2018-2988 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Marketing Component Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2018-2988

What is CVE-2018-2988?

CVE-2018-2988 is a vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Marketing component, specifically affecting 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. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2988

Exploiting this vulnerability successfully can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Marketing, and unauthorized privileges to manipulate data. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 6.9, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2988

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and requires human interaction from someone other than the attacker. It can have a significant impact on other products besides Oracle Marketing.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 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

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Human interaction required for successful attacks
Impact on confidentiality and integrity

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Educate users on social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for employees
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from Oracle
Implement timely patch management procedures