CVE-2017-3347 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of the Oracle Marketing component within Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified. This CVE affects multiple versions of Oracle Marketing.

Understanding CVE-2017-3347

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Marketing that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

What is CVE-2017-3347?

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Marketing without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and modification of critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3347

If successfully exploited, unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all Oracle Marketing data can occur. Additionally, unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Marketing data is possible. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.1, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3347

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Marketing
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3347 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users about potential social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Conduct regular security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes