CVE-2017-3408 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3408

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

What is CVE-2017-3408?

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, allowing unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3408

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony data.
Unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions to accessible data are possible, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3408

The vulnerability lies in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

Vulnerability Description

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 8.2
Exploitable by unauthenticated attackers with network access 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, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires human interaction beyond the attacker
Potential impact on additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply vendor patches promptly
Monitor for unauthorized access
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems Long-Term Security Practices:
Regular security assessments and audits
Employee training on security best practices
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Regularly update and patch all software
Conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities
Stay informed about security advisories and updates
Implement strong authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply the patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.