CVE-2017-3384 : 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-2017-3384

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

What is CVE-2017-3384?

The vulnerability affects 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 Advanced Outbound Telephony. An attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, requiring interaction from a third party for successful exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3384

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data accessible through Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony
Unauthorized privileges to update, insert, or delete certain data
CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3384

The technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, potentially impacting other products.

Affected Systems and Versions

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 with network access via HTTP
Requires interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to mitigate and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches immediately
Monitor and restrict network access
Educate users on social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for employees
Implement network segmentation
Keep systems up to date

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address vulnerabilities