CVE-2017-3427 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3427

The vulnerability in Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment poses a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-3427?

The Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite (specifically the User Interface subcomponent) has a vulnerability that could be exploited. This 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.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3427

Unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment accessible data
Granting unauthorized privileges, allowing the attacker to update, insert, or delete data
CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating potential impacts to confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3427

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment.

Vulnerability Description

Exploitable by an attacker without authentication but with network access via HTTP
Successful attacks require interaction from a person other than the attacker
Vulnerability may also impact other products

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

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3427.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable components
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

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