CVE-2017-3335 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3335

Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to exploitation, potentially resulting in unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-3335?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Marketing via HTTP, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3335

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Marketing.
Attackers may gain complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Marketing.
Unauthorized actions like data updates, inserts, or deletions may be possible.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, affecting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3335

The technical details of the vulnerability in Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing.
Versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 are impacted.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-3335 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches and updates promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply security patches as soon as they are released to address vulnerabilities.