CVE-2017-3383 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in the Oracle E-Business Suite is affected by a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3383

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface component of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, impacting several versions.

What is CVE-2017-3383?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony through network access via HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3383

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony data.
Unauthorized modifications like updates, inserts, or deletions of data may occur.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, affecting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3383

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict network access to the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle to protect against known vulnerabilities.