CVE-2017-3279 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Leads Management in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data manipulation through HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2017-3279

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Leads Management, impacting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2017-3279?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Leads Management allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3279

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data in Oracle Leads Management.
Attackers can manipulate data through unauthorized actions like update, insert, or delete, potentially causing significant damage.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3279

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Leads Management through the User Interface subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Leads Management
Vendor: Oracle
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3279 is crucial for maintaining data integrity and security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite to address known vulnerabilities.