CVE-2017-3489 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing component of Oracle Financial Services Applications has a vulnerability affecting multiple versions. An attacker with network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability, potentially compromising the system.

Understanding CVE-2017-3489

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, impacting various versions of the software.

What is CVE-2017-3489?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3489

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized manipulation of accessible data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3489

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized data manipulation and access in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.4, 12.1.0, 12.2.0, 12.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3489 is crucial. Here are some steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.