CVE-2017-3394 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in the Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and control due to a flaw in the User Interface subcomponent. This CVE affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3394

This CVE highlights a critical vulnerability in Oracle's Advanced Outbound Telephony component, impacting various versions and potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-3394?

The vulnerability lies in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony within the Oracle E-Business Suite.
Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw to compromise the system.
Successful attacks require human interaction beyond the initial attacker.
While the vulnerability is in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, it can affect other products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3394

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data is possible.
Attackers may gain unauthorized privileges to modify, insert, or delete accessible data.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3394

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3394.

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 potential threats.

Patching and Updates

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