CVE-2017-3485 : What You Need to Know

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking has a vulnerability that affects multiple versions. This difficult-to-exploit vulnerability can be used by a low privileged attacker to compromise the system's security.

Understanding CVE-2017-3485

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, impacting versions 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.1.0, and 12.2.0.

What is CVE-2017-3485?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system's security. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions and a denial-of-service scenario.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3485

Unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data
Access to all accessible data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking
Ability to cause a complete denial-of-service through repeated crashes or system hang
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.8 with impacts on integrity and availability

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3485

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking via HTTP network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

FLEXCUBE Universal Banking versions 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.1.0, and 12.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Unauthorized actions on critical data and system hang or crashes

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly