CVE-2017-3355 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been found in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing, which is a part of Oracle E-Business Suite. The affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by an attacker who has network access via HTTP, without requiring authentication. If exploited, it could lead to unauthorized data manipulation and access in Oracle Marketing.

Understanding CVE-2017-3355

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle Marketing, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2017-3355?

CVE-2017-3355 is a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It allows an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing without authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3355

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized manipulation, deletion, or creation of critical data in Oracle Marketing.
Unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data in Oracle Marketing is also possible.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 rates this vulnerability with a base score of 7.1, indicating potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3355

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6
Product: Oracle Marketing by Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
No authentication needed for exploitation
Successful attacks may need human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3355 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to essential users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.