CVE-2017-3426 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3426

The Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component in Oracle E-Business Suite is susceptible to exploitation by unauthenticated attackers through HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-3426?

Vulnerability in Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite
Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6
Exploitable by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP
Can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data

The Impact of CVE-2017-3426

Successful exploitation can compromise Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment
Attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical data
Potential for unauthorized data manipulation within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3426

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
Vulnerability allows unauthorized access and data manipulation

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite
Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3426:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite components
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities