CVE-2018-2832 in Oracle
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle GoldenGate component of Oracle GoldenGate. The supported version that is affected is 12.2.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle GoldenGate accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2832 resides within Oracle GoldenGate's component architecture, specifically affecting version 12.2.0.1 of this data integration and replication software. This critical security flaw manifests as a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where GoldenGate typically operates as a central data synchronization component. The vulnerability's presence in Oracle's widely deployed GoldenGate platform creates significant risk for organizations relying on this software for mission-critical data integration processes across their infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through HTTP network access, leveraging the fact that Oracle GoldenGate's web-based administration interface does not properly validate incoming requests or implement adequate authentication mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious HTTP requests that bypass normal access controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing arbitrary code on the affected system. This flaw represents a classic example of insecure direct object reference vulnerability where the application fails to properly authenticate or authorize access to its internal components, allowing attackers to directly access protected resources through manipulated input parameters. The CVSS score of 8.6 reflects the high severity of this weakness, particularly given the confidentiality impact that allows for complete data compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate GoldenGate environment, as successful exploitation can lead to cascading effects across interconnected systems that rely on GoldenGate for data synchronization and replication. Organizations may experience unauthorized access to critical business data, including financial records, customer information, and proprietary intellectual property. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS 3.0's confidentiality impact category indicates that attackers can potentially extract sensitive information without leaving detectable traces, making this particularly concerning for compliance-sensitive environments. The security implications are further exacerbated by the fact that GoldenGate often operates as a persistent service within enterprise networks, providing continuous data flow between different database systems and applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-2832 should include immediate implementation of network segmentation to restrict access to GoldenGate administration interfaces, deployment of web application firewalls to filter malicious HTTP requests, and application of Oracle's official security patches. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect anomalous access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in system design. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving remote service exploitation and credential access, potentially enabling attackers to move laterally within networks where GoldenGate is deployed. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify similar weaknesses in other Oracle products and third-party applications that may be similarly exposed to unauthenticated network-based attacks.