CVE-2017-3556 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Application Object Library component is vulnerable, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3556

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.

What is CVE-2017-3556?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the system's security.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3556

Successful exploitation could allow unauthorized access to a subset of data within the Oracle Application Object Library.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.7, with confidentiality impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3556

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the Oracle Application Object Library through network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Application Object Library versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

Difficulty in exploitation, but if successful, it could lead to unauthorized data access within the Oracle Application Object Library.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the Oracle Application Object Library.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Oracle E-Business Suite.
Implement strong network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

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