CVE-2019-2793 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-2793 affecting Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. This vulnerability allows attackers to disrupt services, leading to a partial denial of service. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Financial Services Applications, specifically in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component, affecting versions 12.0.1-12.0.3, 12.1.0-12.4.0, and 14.0.0-14.2.0.
Understanding CVE-2019-2793
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, allowing attackers to disrupt services and cause a partial denial of service.
What is CVE-2019-2793?
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking can be exploited by an attacker with low privileges and network access through HTTP, requiring interaction from a third party for successful exploitation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2793
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disruption of services provided by Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, causing a partial denial of service. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.5, with the main impact on availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2793
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Universal Banking
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.1-12.0.3, 12.1.0-12.4.0, 14.0.0-14.2.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with low privileges and network access through HTTP
- Requires interaction from a third party for successful exploitation
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
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 software to prevent vulnerabilities
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly