CVE-2017-3338 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Marketing component within Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that affects multiple versions. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3338

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface of the Oracle Marketing component within Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2017-3338?

The vulnerability affects versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of Oracle Marketing.
It can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks may require human interaction and can impact other products.
Exploiting this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data and data manipulation in Oracle Marketing.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3338

Unauthorized access to critical data in Oracle Marketing
Full access to all accessible data in Oracle Marketing
Unauthorized manipulation (update, insert, or delete) of some data in Oracle Marketing

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3338

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

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the User Interface of the Oracle Marketing component

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Human interaction may be required for successful attacks
Potential impact on other products

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-3338.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Educate users on phishing and social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security training for employees
Implement network segmentation to limit the spread of attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process