CVE-2017-3440 : What You Need to Know

A security issue has been identified in the Oracle Customer Interaction History component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3440

This CVE involves a significant security vulnerability in the Oracle Customer Interaction History component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2017-3440?

The vulnerability in Oracle Customer Interaction History allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized privileges to manipulate data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3440

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all data within Oracle Customer Interaction History.
Attackers may gain unauthorized privileges to update, insert, or delete data within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3440

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Suite's Customer Interaction History.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthorized individual with network access through HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3440 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate users on security best practices and social engineering awareness.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories and updates from Oracle to address vulnerabilities promptly.