CVE-2019-2965 in Siebel Core - DB Deployment
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration product of Oracle Siebel CRM (component: Install - Configuration). Supported versions that are affected are 19.8 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2965 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Siebel CRM's Core Database Deployment and Configuration component. This vulnerability specifically affects Siebel CRM versions 19.8 and earlier, making it particularly concerning given the widespread deployment of these legacy systems across enterprise environments. The flaw exists within the installation and configuration processes of the Siebel Core component, creating a pathway for malicious actors to exploit the system without requiring authentication credentials. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage standard network-based attacks through HTTP protocols to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system resources.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the Siebel Core deployment and configuration interfaces. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the affected system, bypassing normal authentication procedures that should protect critical system components. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 7.5 reflects the high potential impact on confidentiality, indicating that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to all data accessible through the Siebel Core - DB Deployment and Configuration component. This represents a significant risk as Siebel CRM systems typically contain sensitive customer data, business intelligence, and operational information that organizations consider critical to their operations and competitive advantage.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as it potentially allows attackers to compromise the integrity and availability of the entire Siebel deployment infrastructure. Organizations utilizing affected Siebel CRM versions face substantial risk of data breaches, intellectual property theft, and disruption of business operations. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that even systems with proper network segmentation could be compromised if attackers can reach the vulnerable HTTP endpoints. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, highlighting the multi-faceted attack surface this vulnerability creates for threat actors.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability by upgrading to Siebel CRM versions 19.9 or later where this flaw has been addressed. Until such upgrades are possible, network administrators should implement strict firewall rules to restrict access to the affected HTTP endpoints, particularly limiting access to trusted IP addresses and implementing network segmentation strategies. Additional mitigations include monitoring network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests targeting Siebel components, implementing intrusion detection systems to identify exploitation attempts, and conducting thorough vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially affected components within the Siebel ecosystem. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of maintaining current security patches and following Oracle's security advisories to prevent similar issues in the future.