CVE-2020-2949 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-2949 affecting Oracle Coherence versions 3.7.1.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle Coherence, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, allows unauthorized access to data.
Understanding CVE-2020-2949
What is CVE-2020-2949?
The vulnerability in Oracle Coherence can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, compromising data.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2949
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Coherence data, impacting confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2949
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Coherence allows attackers to compromise the system via network access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Coherence
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 3.7.1.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability.