CVE-2017-3549 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle E-Business Suite Scripting component vulnerability affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2017-3549

What is CVE-2017-3549?

The vulnerability in the Scripting component of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized attackers to compromise Oracle Scripting, potentially leading to data manipulation and unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3549

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 9.1, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity. Attackers can exploit it without authentication, compromising critical data within Oracle Scripting.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3549

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite Scripting Administration subcomponent
Allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Scripting
Can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and access

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker exploits vulnerability without authentication via HTTP
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data access and manipulation

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability
Monitor and restrict network access to the Scripting component

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite to prevent vulnerabilities
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly apply patches to ensure system security