CVE-2017-3348 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2017-3348

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2017-3348?

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3348

Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Marketing.
Attackers could gain complete access to all data accessible by the software.
Unauthorized privileges to update, insert, or delete data within Oracle Marketing may be granted.
The vulnerability is rated 8.2 out of 10 in terms of Confidentiality and Integrity impacts according to CVSS v3.0 Base Score.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3348

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle Marketing.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Marketing, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

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.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Human interaction from someone other than the attacker is required for a successful attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-3348.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Marketing and related software.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities.