CVE-2017-3483 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been identified in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-3483

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2017-3483?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0 can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker to gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3483

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.4, primarily affecting confidentiality.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3483

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a highly privileged attacker with access to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.0, 12.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs to have logged into the infrastructure where Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management is running to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3483 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure hosting Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management to address known vulnerabilities.