CVE-2019-2538
7.1 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2019-2538 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle managed_file_transfer. It was published on January 16, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Managed File Transfer component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: MFT Runtime Server). Supported versions that are affected are 19.1.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Managed File Transfer. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Managed File Transfer accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Managed File Transfer accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update managed_file_transfer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2538?
CVE-2019-2538 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle managed_file_transfer. It was published on January 16, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2019-2538?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-2538?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update managed_file_transfer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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