CVE-2017-3393 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been identified in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony feature of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access through HTTP, potentially compromising Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony and impacting associated products.

Understanding CVE-2017-3393

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Interaction History subcomponent.

What is CVE-2017-3393?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data through Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3393

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data accessible through Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3393

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Interaction History subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Advanced Outbound Telephony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
Human interaction from a third party is necessary for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle
Implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to prevent future vulnerabilities