CVE-2017-3553 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been detected in the Rules Engine subcomponent of Oracle Fusion Middleware's Identity Manager component, affecting version 11.1.2.3.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2017-3553

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager that could allow an attacker to take over the system, posing significant risks to the affected environment.

What is CVE-2017-3553?

CVE-2017-3553 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Rules Engine subcomponent. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 9.9, indicating its critical severity.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3553

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in an attacker gaining control over Oracle Identity Manager, leading to severe consequences for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Additionally, other products within the environment may also be significantly impacted.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3553

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Identity Manager
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker who has network access via HTTP, enabling them to compromise Oracle Identity Manager and potentially impact other products within the environment.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-3553, immediate steps should be taken to secure the affected systems and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation promptly.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component.
Monitor for any suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the affected version of Oracle Identity Manager is updated with the latest security patches and fixes to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.