CVE-2017-3344 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3344

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-3344?

The Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (specifically, the User Interface) has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. It can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3344

Exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data in Oracle Marketing.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and manipulate it.
The vulnerability can impact other products beyond Oracle Marketing.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3344

The technical details of the vulnerability in Oracle Marketing.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Marketing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. The CVSS v3.0 Base Score is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

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 Oracle Marketing.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires network access via HTTP.
Involves human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3344.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle 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.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released.