CVE-2017-3495 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Pre-Login component of Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, impacting versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3.

Understanding CVE-2017-3495

What is CVE-2017-3495?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3495

The vulnerability poses a moderate risk with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.7, primarily affecting confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3495

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Pre-Login component of Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
Allows unauthorized network access via HTTP
Successful exploitation requires human interaction

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access can compromise the system
Successful attacks may impact additional products
Unauthorized read access to a subset of data

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users on recognizing phishing attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation to limit access

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Test patches in a controlled environment before deployment