CVE-2017-3445 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been discovered in the User Interface component of Oracle Trade Management, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. The 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, allowing an attacker to compromise the system without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2017-3445

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle Trade Management that can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-3445?

The vulnerability in the User Interface component of Oracle Trade Management allows an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system without requiring authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3445

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within Oracle Trade Management.
Attackers can manipulate certain data within the system, potentially causing significant harm.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2 indicates impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3445

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the User Interface component of Oracle Trade Management allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Trade Management versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access through HTTP without requiring authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3445 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity that could indicate an ongoing attack.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-3445.