CVE-2017-3357 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

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

Understanding CVE-2017-3357

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing can lead to critical data breaches and unauthorized data manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-3357?

The Oracle Marketing component in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, potentially compromising critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3357

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Marketing data.
Unauthorized manipulation like updates, inserts, or deletions of accessible data is possible.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3357

The vulnerability affects Oracle Marketing within Oracle E-Business Suite.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically the User Interface.

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 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-3357 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable components.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential social engineering attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and updates for Oracle E-Business Suite and associated components.