CVE-2020-2847 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-2847, a vulnerability in Oracle Depot Repair of E-Business Suite, allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A vulnerability in the Oracle Depot Repair product of Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified, potentially impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.
Understanding CVE-2020-2847
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Depot Repair product of Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.
What is CVE-2020-2847?
The vulnerability in Oracle Depot Repair could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, compromising the system and potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2847
- Successful attacks could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Depot Repair accessible data.
- Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some of the Oracle Depot Repair accessible data may occur.
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2847
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Depot Repair.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Depot Repair
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.1 to 12.1.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Easily exploitable vulnerability
- Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
- Attacks may significantly impact additional products
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
- Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
- Regularly check for patches and apply them to vulnerable systems.