CVE-2018-3189 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Customer Interaction History component has a vulnerability in its Outcome-Result subcomponent, affecting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the system through HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2018-3189

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Customer Interaction History, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2018-3189?

The vulnerability in Oracle Customer Interaction History allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the Outcome-Result subcomponent, potentially compromising critical data and system integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3189

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete system compromise
Potential for unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3189

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Customer Interaction History's Outcome-Result subcomponent allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Customer Interaction History
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Relatively easy to exploit
Requires network access through HTTP
Involves human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3189 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor and restrict network access
Implement strong authentication mechanisms

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits
Employee training on security best practices
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for vendor security advisories
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available