CVE-2017-3488 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-3488 affecting Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing versions 12.0.1 to 12.3.0. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.0.1 to 12.3.0, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2017-3488
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing poses a security risk to various versions of the software, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.
What is CVE-2017-3488?
The Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications (specifically the Unit Trust subcomponent) contains a vulnerability that affects versions 12.0.1 to 12.3.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, compromising the security of Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3488
- Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5, specifically impacting integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3488
The technical details of the CVE-2017-3488 vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, potentially resulting in unauthorized data manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.2.0, 12.3.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, allowing unauthorized actions within Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-3488 vulnerability:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
- Restrict network access to the vulnerable component.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.