CVE-2017-3418 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability (CVE-2017-3418) that allows unauthorized access to critical data and impacts integrity.

Understanding CVE-2017-3418

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle's CRM Technical Foundation, affecting version 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2017-3418?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation. Successful attacks require human interaction and may impact other products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3418

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some data
CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3418

The vulnerability description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthorized access and compromises the system's integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CRM Technical Foundation
Vendor: Oracle
Version: 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to the affected system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software systems
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement timely updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities