CVE-2018-3178 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Common Events component has been identified, affecting version 11.1.2.4.

Understanding CVE-2018-3178

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Common Events component, allowing unauthorized access and potential compromise of data.

What is CVE-2018-3178?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Common Events component, version 11.1.2.4, can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3178

Successful exploitation allows unauthorized access to and potential compromise of Hyperion Common Events data.
Attackers can gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to certain data and read access to a subset of the data.
The vulnerability may extend beyond Hyperion Common Events and impact other products.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.1, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3178

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Hyperion Common Events, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion Common Events
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access through HTTP.
Successful attacks may impact additional products beyond Hyperion Common Events.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Oracle Corporation has released patches to address the vulnerability.
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to secure systems.