CVE-2017-3374 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component is vulnerable, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3374

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony within the Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting various versions.

What is CVE-2017-3374?

The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3374

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data
Attackers may gain complete access to all Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony data
Unauthorized privileges for data manipulation may be granted

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3374

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through the User Interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 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 beyond the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-3374 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components
Conduct security audits and penetration testing periodically
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly check for patches and apply them to vulnerable systems