CVE-2017-3286 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-3286 affecting Oracle Applications DBA in Oracle E-Business Suite. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
Oracle Applications DBA component of Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to an exploit affecting versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.
Understanding CVE-2017-3286
The vulnerability in Oracle Applications DBA allows unauthorized access and modification of critical data.
What is CVE-2017-3286?
The Oracle Applications DBA component of Oracle E-Business Suite (specifically the Patching subcomponent) is vulnerable to an exploit. Versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 are affected. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged in to the infrastructure where Oracle Applications DBA operates. If successfully attacked, unauthorized activities such as the creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or access to all Oracle Applications DBA accessible data can occur. This can also lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Applications DBA accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 6.0, impacting both confidentiality and integrity.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3286
- Unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data
- Unauthorized access to all Oracle Applications DBA accessible data
- Complete access to critical data
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3286
The technical details of the vulnerability in Oracle Applications DBA.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a highly privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Applications DBA, leading to unauthorized access and modification of critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Applications DBA
- Vendor: Oracle
- Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where Oracle Applications DBA operates.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-3286 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor and restrict access to the Oracle Applications DBA component
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite
- Implement least privilege access controls
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to secure the system