CVE-2019-2705 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component has a vulnerability in the Outside In Filters subcomponent affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4. Unauthorized network access via HTTP can lead to severe consequences.

Understanding CVE-2019-2705

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and compromising the integrity and availability of the system.

What is CVE-2019-2705?

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology's Outside In Filters subcomponent allows unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The affected versions are 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2705

Successful exploitation can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by crashing the system or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The severity level is rated 8.2 on the CVSS scale, impacting Integrity and Availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2705

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to system crashes and unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.5.3, 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2705 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and system crashes.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to minimize the attack surface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to mitigate future risks.