CVE-2017-3376 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle E-Business Suite's Advanced Outbound Telephony component has a critical vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3376

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Suite, particularly impacting the Advanced Outbound Telephony module.

What is CVE-2017-3376?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3376

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony accessible data.
Attackers can perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions on certain Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony data.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3376

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component affects versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Advanced Outbound Telephony
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

Vulnerability Type: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3376 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to vulnerable components.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and reporting potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust vulnerability management program to address future threats effectively.