CVE-2017-3240 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-3240 was published on January 27, 2017, affecting Oracle Database version 12.1.0.2. The vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server allows unauthorized access to data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3240

This CVE impacts Oracle Database version 12.1.0.2 and poses a risk to confidentiality due to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2017-3240?

The vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server affects version 12.1.0.2.
It is easily exploitable by a low privileged attacker with Local Logon privilege.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a portion of the data accessible through RDBMS Security.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.3.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3240

Unauthorized access to sensitive data within the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3240

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server allows unauthorized access to data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: Oracle Database 12.1.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with Local Logon privilege can exploit the vulnerability to access data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-3240 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Database to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and apply them as soon as they are available.