CVE-2017-3475 : What You Need to Know

Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications is vulnerable to an easily exploitable threat, impacting versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0.1, and 12.0.1. Attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the system, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2017-3475

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, affecting multiple versions and posing a risk of unauthorized access and service disruption.

What is CVE-2017-3475?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking allows low privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in a partial denial of service, impacting the availability of the service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3475

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking.
Successful attacks may cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of the system.
Other products could also be impacted due to the nature of the vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3475

Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Private Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0.1, 12.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access and partial denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-3475 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to minimize the attack surface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.
Regularly check for new vulnerabilities and apply patches accordingly.