CVE-2017-3484 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-3484 affecting Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0, allowing unauthorized data manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2017-3484
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, impacting versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0.
What is CVE-2017-3484?
The vulnerability in the Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Unauthorized data manipulation and unauthorized read access are possible.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3484
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, affecting confidentiality and integrity. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data modifications and access.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3484
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management allows unauthorized data manipulation by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.0, 12.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with network access via HTTP
- Low privileged access
- Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to data
- Unauthorized read access to a subset of data
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3484 is crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches promptly
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
- Restrict network access to privileged users
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for employees
- Implement strong access control measures
- Conduct regular security audits
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released