CVE-2017-3555 : What You Need to Know

Oracle E-Business Suite's iReceivables component is vulnerable, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access via HTTP, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks.

Understanding CVE-2017-3555

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle iReceivables, affecting various versions and posing a significant risk to system availability.

What is CVE-2017-3555?

The vulnerability in Oracle iReceivables' Self Registration feature allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via network access over HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3555

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in unauthorized actions that disrupt Oracle iReceivables, causing repeated crashes and potentially leading to a denial-of-service situation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3555

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle iReceivables allows attackers to exploit the Self Registration feature, compromising the system without authentication.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability through network access via HTTP, gaining unauthorized control over Oracle iReceivables.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3555 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting iReceivables.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Keep systems updated with the latest security patches and updates.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories from Oracle and apply patches to address known vulnerabilities.