CVE-2017-3390 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in Oracle E-Business Suite is affected by a critical vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3390

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2017-3390?

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized operations.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3390

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony accessible data.
Attackers may perform unauthorized operations like updates, inserts, or deletes on the accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3390

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 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

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through HTTP network access, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3390 and enhancing overall security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates efficiently.