CVE-2017-3420 : What You Need to Know

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3 is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3420

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2017-3420?

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation (version 12.1.3) allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3420

Attacker can exploit the vulnerability without authentication via network access
Successful attacks may compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation and impact other products
Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data compromise is possible
Attacker may gain unauthorized privileges for data manipulation

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3420

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation vulnerability details

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite
Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful attacks

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Oracle CRM Technical Foundation
Vendor: Oracle
Affected Version: 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
Human interaction from a third party is necessary for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2017-3420

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches and updates promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to critical 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

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for security advisories and apply updates as recommended