CVE-2019-2604 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Marketing Administration component of Oracle Marketing within Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2019-2604

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Marketing that allows unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

What is CVE-2019-2604?

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2604

The vulnerability is easily exploitable, requiring no authentication for an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing.
Successful attacks could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible Oracle Marketing data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score rates this vulnerability at 8.2, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2604

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access and manipulation of Oracle Marketing data, potentially leading to severe data breaches.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Oracle Marketing within Oracle E-Business Suite 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 is easily exploitable, allowing attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing.
Successful attacks may require human interaction from a third party and can impact additional products beyond Oracle Marketing.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2604 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.