CVE-2019-2616 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0, allows unauthorized access and compromise of the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2616

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Oracle's BI Publisher component, impacting multiple versions and potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2019-2616?

The vulnerability in BI Publisher Security allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially affecting other related products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2616

Successful exploitation can grant unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete data accessible via BI Publisher.
Attackers can also gain unauthorized read access to a subset of the data, impacting confidentiality and integrity.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.2.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2616

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Product: BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) by Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized data access and compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2616 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing regularly.
Educate users on security best practices and awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates efficiently.