CVE-2018-3048 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Core module of the Oracle Banking Corporate Lending component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting versions 12.3.0, 12.4.0, 12.5.0, 14.0.0, and 14.1.0. This CVE was published on July 18, 2018.

Understanding CVE-2018-3048

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in Oracle Banking Corporate Lending, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

What is CVE-2018-3048?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Banking Corporate Lending component enables a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a third party, potentially impacting additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3048

Unauthorized manipulation of data in Oracle Banking Corporate Lending
Unauthorized access to a subset of data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3048

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Banking Corporate Lending, potentially impacting other related products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Banking Corporate Lending versions 12.3.0, 12.4.0, 12.5.0, 14.0.0, and 14.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a third party

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3048 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for employees

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement timely updates and patches to address vulnerabilities