Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-2879 is a critical Oracle Access Manager flaw that can let an unauthenticated internet-adjacent attacker take over OAM through HTTP. OAM often controls access to many business systems, so compromise can extend beyond the identity platform itself. Exposure is likely where Oracle Access Manager 11.1.2.3.0 or 12.2.1.3.0 is deployed and reachable over HTTP. Internet-facing identity portals, partner access, SSO, and reverse-proxy paths deserve priority review. Treat this as urgent for any affected OAM deployment because identity compromise can cascade into multiple protected applications. If OAM is internet-facing or supports privileged business systems, prioritize remediation and exposure reduction immediately. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle's April 2018 CPU guidance for CVE-2018-2879.; Review My Oracle Support Doc ID 2386496.1 for required remediation steps.; Restrict HTTP access to OAM endpoints to trusted networks where possible..
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- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/2018/05/oracle-access-managers-identity-crisis/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/MostafaSoliman/Oracle-OAM-Padding-Oracle-CVE-2018-2879-ExploitCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 20190417 CVE-2018-2879 - anniversaryCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
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