CVE-2018-2904 in Communications
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor component of Oracle Communications Applications (subcomponent: GUI). The supported version that is affected is 10.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2904 resides within the Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor, specifically affecting the Graphical User Interface component of this telecommunications application. This flaw exists in version 10.x of the software and represents a critical security weakness that exposes the system to unauthorized access without requiring any authentication credentials. The vulnerability operates through the HTTP protocol, making it accessible to attackers who can simply connect to the network service without any prior authorization or credentials. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's access control mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to exploit the system remotely through standard network connections.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication and authorization controls within the GUI component, which permits unauthenticated users to perform administrative operations against the application processor. The flaw enables attackers to execute unauthorized data manipulation operations including updates, inserts, and deletes on specific data sets within the application's accessible database. Additionally, the vulnerability allows for unauthorized read access to certain subsets of data that should normally be protected from public access. This dual impact on both confidentiality and integrity means that attackers can not only view sensitive information but also modify or destroy data within the system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 6.5 reflects the moderate severity of this vulnerability, with the base score indicating that the attack vector is network-based, the access complexity is low, and no privileges are required for exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification to encompass potential service disruption and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations relying on the Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor for telecommunications number portability services face significant risks when this vulnerability is exploited, as attackers could manipulate routing data or customer information that directly impacts service delivery. The unauthorized access capabilities could lead to service outages, billing discrepancies, or even compromise the integrity of the entire telecommunications network infrastructure. This vulnerability particularly impacts organizations in the telecommunications sector that handle sensitive customer data and require strict regulatory compliance with telecommunications standards. The lack of authentication requirements makes this vulnerability especially dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with network access to the affected system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-2904 should focus on immediate patching of the affected Oracle Communications EAGLE LNP Application Processor versions, with administrators prioritizing the installation of security updates provided by Oracle. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the affected application's HTTP ports, limiting exposure to only trusted networks and IP addresses. Organizations should also implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts to the vulnerable system and establish regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar weaknesses in their telecommunications infrastructure. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and could be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1110 for Brute Force or credential stuffing attacks, though this particular vulnerability does not require credential guessing due to the lack of authentication requirements. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and access control measures within the application's GUI framework would help prevent similar issues from occurring in future versions of the software.