CVE-2017-3285 : What You Need to Know

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager component has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3285

The vulnerability in Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager poses a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-3285?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3285

Attacker can exploit the vulnerability without authentication but with network access through HTTP
Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized access to critical data
Complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager
Ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions to some accessible data

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3285

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager without authentication, potentially impacting other products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Service Fulfillment Manager versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs network access through HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3285.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict access to the Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

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