CVE-2017-3423 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the User Interface subcomponent of the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component in Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-3423

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-3423?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, compromising critical data and potentially impacting related products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3423

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment.
Unauthorized modification, addition, or deletion of data within the system is possible.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.0 base score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3423

The technical details of the CVE provide insight into the vulnerability's description, affected systems, versions, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Effective mitigation strategies are crucial to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-3423.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to ensure system security.