CVE-2017-3358 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2017-3358

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Marketing that can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-3358?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3358

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Marketing.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and modify, add, or delete certain data.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3358

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects supported 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.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Marketing
Vendor: Oracle
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 exploit the vulnerability through the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Marketing.
Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the system.
Successful attacks require interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3358 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices and awareness.
Implement access controls and least privilege principles.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Marketing to address known vulnerabilities.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.