CVE-2019-2965 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Siebel CRM's Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration product has a vulnerability in the Install - Configuration component, affecting versions 19.8 and earlier.

Understanding CVE-2019-2965

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Siebel CRM's product, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2019-2965?

The vulnerability in the Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration product allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data within the affected product.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2965

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high impact on confidentiality. The exploitability metrics are AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2965

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Install - Configuration component of Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical data or take control of all accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Vulnerable Versions: 19.8 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, making it relatively easy for malicious actors to compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2965 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component.
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.