CVE-2017-3493 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0, allowing unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2017-3493

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-2017-3493?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3493

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data compromise in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
Potential partial denial of service (partial DOS) in the system
Other products may also be impacted by the vulnerability

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3493

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, potentially compromising critical data and causing partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise
Potential partial denial of service (partial DOS)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3493 is crucial. Here are some steps to consider:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to secure the system