CVE-2019-2744 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Infrastructure component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, specifically in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component. This CVE affects multiple versions of the software, including 12.0.1-12.0.3, 12.1.0-12.4.0, and 14.0.0-14.2.0. It is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2744

This section provides an overview of the vulnerability and its impact.

What is CVE-2019-2744?

CVE-2019-2744 is a vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modifications.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2744

The vulnerability has a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, with impacts to confidentiality and integrity. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modifications, insertions, or deletions of data within the accessible Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking database.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2744

This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows unauthorized access to data and can impact multiple supported versions of the software.

Affected Systems and Versions

FLEXCUBE Universal Banking versions 12.0.1-12.0.3
FLEXCUBE Universal Banking versions 12.1.0-12.4.0
FLEXCUBE Universal Banking versions 14.0.0-14.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks require human interaction from a third party
Attacks may impact additional products beyond Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking

Mitigation and Prevention

This section outlines steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking system

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on security best practices and awareness
Implement access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly apply patches and updates to the software to address known vulnerabilities