CVE-2017-3406 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in Oracle E-Business Suite is affected by a critical vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. This CVE-2017-3406 impacts versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3406

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

What is CVE-2017-3406?

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony allows unauthorized access to critical data and potential system compromise by an attacker with network access through HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3406

An unauthenticated attacker can compromise the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony system.
Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through the system.
Possibility of performing unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions of certain accessible data.
Assigned a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3406

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony system through the User Interface subcomponent.

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

Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access through HTTP.
Successful exploitation may require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3406 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

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 from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.