CVE-2017-3336 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Critical vulnerability (CVE-2017-3336) in Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6 allows unauthorized access and data manipulation. Learn about impacts, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2017-3336
This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting various versions.
What is CVE-2017-3336?
The vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component, particularly the User Interface subcomponent, affects versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. It can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising Oracle Marketing.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3336
- Successful exploitation requires interaction from a person other than the attacker
- Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Marketing data
- Unauthorized privileges for data manipulation within Oracle Marketing
- CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3336
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle Marketing component.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Marketing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
Versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of the Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite are affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploitable via network access over HTTP
- Requires interaction from a third party for successful attacks
- Impacts not limited to Oracle Marketing but can affect other products
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-3336.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
- Educate users on potential social engineering attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
- Implement network segmentation to limit the spread of potential attacks
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Promptly apply patches and updates to mitigate known vulnerabilities