CVE-2017-3398 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3398

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

What is CVE-2017-3398?

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 the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component. It is easily exploitable via HTTP by an unauthenticated attacker, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3398

CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.
Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony accessible data.
Potential for unauthorized actions like data manipulation within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3398

The technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite.
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP.

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.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires network access through HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures against CVE-2017-3398.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable components.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits.
Keep systems updated with the latest security patches.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and apply security updates provided by Oracle.