CVE-2017-3314 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking by Oracle faces a vulnerability impacting versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, and 12.2.0, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3314

The Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications is susceptible to exploitation, affecting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2017-3314?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to data manipulation and unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3314

Successful attacks may require human interaction beyond the attacker
Exploitation can result in unauthorized data manipulation and access
Impacts confidentiality and integrity with a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 6.1

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3314

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, and 12.2.0
Allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Universal Banking
Vendor: Oracle
Affected Versions: 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks may involve a third-party individual

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3314.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle
Ensure timely application of patches to secure the system