CVE-2017-3535 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Infrastructure component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, specifically in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. This CVE affects versions 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, and 12.0.3, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2017-3535

This CVE impacts Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking and related products, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2017-3535?

CVE-2017-3535 is a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system via HTTP, compromising data confidentiality.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3535

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to a subset of data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking.
The vulnerability is considered easily exploitable, requiring human interaction beyond the attacker.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3535

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows unauthorized access to data, impacting confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Universal Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking system.
Successful attacks require human interaction beyond the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3535 is crucial for maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on cybersecurity best practices.
Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking to address known vulnerabilities.