CVE-2019-2638 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Consolidation Hierarchy Viewer component of Oracle General Ledger in the Oracle E-Business Suite affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2638

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the Oracle General Ledger component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2019-2638?

The vulnerability in the Consolidation Hierarchy Viewer allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle General Ledger. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2638

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 9.9, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Unauthorized access to critical data and complete Oracle General Ledger data is possible.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2638

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access to compromise the Oracle General Ledger, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: General Ledger
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 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

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the Oracle General Ledger.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2638 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

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