CVE-2017-3386 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A security flaw has been discovered in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3386

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

What is CVE-2017-3386?

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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw.
Successful exploitation requires interaction from a non-attacker individual.
The impact on confidentiality and integrity is rated at 8.2 according to CVSS v3.0 Base Score.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3386

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony data is possible.
Unauthorized manipulation (update, insert, or delete) of accessible data may occur.
The vulnerability has the potential to significantly impact other products.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3386

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.

Affected Systems and Versions

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 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require interaction from a non-attacker individual.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-3386.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates.
Restrict network access to the affected component.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Conduct security training for personnel to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.
Ensure timely application of patches to secure the system.