CVE-2020-2637: Medium severity Oracle Enterprise Manager vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2020

Updated

Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Change Manager - web based). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0 and 13.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Oracle Enterprise Manager=12.1.0.5

Oracle Enterprise Manager=13.2.0.0

Oracle Enterprise Manager=13.3.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database (Change Manager - web based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 12.1.0.5
Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database (Change Manager - web based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 13.2.0.0
Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database (Change Manager - web based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 13.3.0.0
Compensating control
Restrict network access to the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database Change Manager (web based) via HTTP so that only trusted sources can reach it (reduce AV:N exposure).

Event History

Jan 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:34 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:34 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2637?

CVE-2020-2637 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2637?

To address CVE-2020-2637, you should apply the latest patches released by Oracle for the affected versions of Enterprise Manager.

Which versions of Oracle Enterprise Manager are affected by CVE-2020-2637?

The affected versions of Oracle Enterprise Manager include 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2020-2637?

CVE-2020-2637 can be exploited by attackers with high privileges who have network access to the affected systems.

Is CVE-2020-2637 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2020-2637 is noted to be easily exploitable, which increases the urgency for remediation.