CVE-2017-3496 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-3496 affecting Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, affecting versions 12.0.0 and 12.1.0.
Understanding CVE-2017-3496
This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management, potentially impacting data confidentiality and integrity.
What is CVE-2017-3496?
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction beyond the attacker.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3496
- Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
- Unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with confidentiality and integrity impacts
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3496
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data, posing risks to system integrity.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.0, 12.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring additional human interaction for successful attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3496 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms
- Educate users on security best practices
Patching and Updates
Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise Limits and Collateral Management to address known vulnerabilities.