CVE-2017-3379 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component is vulnerable to a security flaw affecting multiple versions. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability via HTTP without authentication, requiring human interaction for successful attacks. The impact includes unauthorized data access and modification.

Understanding CVE-2017-3379

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony within the Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2017-3379?

Vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite
Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6
Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP with human interaction

The Impact of CVE-2017-3379

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data accessible through Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony
Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data
CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3379

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker exploits the vulnerability via HTTP without authentication
Successful attacks require human interaction

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3379 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users on identifying and reporting potential security threats

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches
Conduct regular security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to mitigate risks