CVE-2020-2624 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-2624, a vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform allowing unauthorized access and partial denial of service. Find mitigation steps and patching details.
A vulnerability in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the platform, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-2624
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager, affecting versions 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0.
What is CVE-2020-2624?
The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all platform data, unauthorized data manipulation, and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2624
The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 6.0, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It poses a medium severity risk.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2624
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Connector Framework of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform allows attackers to exploit the platform via HTTP.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Enterprise Manager Base Platform
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, 13.3.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2624 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software and systems.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
- Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches.