CVE-2017-3473 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has been identified, affecting versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0.1, and 12.0.1.

Understanding CVE-2017-3473

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, allowing unauthorized access to specific data.

What is CVE-2017-3473?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking enables a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3473

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.3, primarily affecting confidentiality.
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to a subset of Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3473

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

FLEXCUBE Private Banking versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0.1, and 12.0.1 are impacted.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers can exploit the vulnerability via network access using HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3473 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle and apply them as soon as they are released.