CVE-2019-2603 : Security Advisory and Response

A weakness has been identified in the Print Server component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment subcomponent. This vulnerability affects various supported versions, including 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, and 12.2.8. The vulnerability can be easily exploited by an unauthenticated attacker who has network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires the involvement of a person other than the attacker, and while it primarily affects Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment, it may also have significant impacts on other associated products. Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment, including unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions, can be achieved through successful attacks. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS Vector is as follows: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Understanding CVE-2019-2603

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of CVE-2019-2603.

What is CVE-2019-2603?

CVE-2019-2603 is a vulnerability found in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Print Server subcomponent. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2603

The vulnerability poses significant risks, including unauthorized access to critical data, complete control over accessible data, and the ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment. It has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating severe impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2603

This section delves into the technical aspects of CVE-2019-2603.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment are 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
12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker to successfully compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

This section outlines steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2603.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly to address the vulnerability.
Restrict network access to the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Educate users on security best practices to enhance overall system security.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches released by Oracle to ensure the system is protected against known vulnerabilities.