CVE-2017-3525 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-3525, a critical vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement component, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data. Find out how to mitigate this vulnerability.
A vulnerability in the Usability component of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement has been identified, affecting version 9.2.
Understanding CVE-2017-3525
This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data.
What is CVE-2017-3525?
The vulnerability in the Usability component of PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. This could lead to unauthorized data manipulation, deletion, or creation, as well as unauthorized access to all data within the system.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3525
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score rates the impact on confidentiality and integrity at 6.5. The exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe consequences, compromising critical data and system integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3525
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement, resulting in unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Services Procurement
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 9.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, enabling unauthorized data manipulation and access within the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3525 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Restrict network access to critical systems.
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
Oracle has released security patches to address CVE-2017-3525. Ensure timely application of these patches to mitigate the vulnerability.