CVE-2017-3267 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Outside In Technology vulnerability affecting versions 8.5.2 and 8.5.3, allowing unauthorized access and denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2017-3267

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware.

What is CVE-2017-3267?

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology (Outside In Filters subcomponent) versions 8.5.2 and 8.5.3
Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP network access
Successful exploitation can lead to a complete denial of service

The Impact of CVE-2017-3267

Unauthorized ability to cause a hang or crash in Oracle Outside In Technology
CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 7.5, impacting availability

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3267

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component
Versions 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 affected

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.2 and 8.5.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker can compromise the system through HTTP network access

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3267.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches and updates
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software components
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly