CVE-2017-3400 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in Oracle E-Business Suite is affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3400

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.

What is CVE-2017-3400?

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can impact various products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3400

Unauthorized access to critical data and Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony information
Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data
CVSS v3.0 Base Score rates Confidentiality and Integrity impacts at 8.2.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3400

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

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 without authentication but with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-3400 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony to address known vulnerabilities.