CVE-2017-3583 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Primavera Products Suite allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3583

This CVE affects versions 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, and 16.2 of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.

What is CVE-2017-3583?

The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management enables unauthorized access to critical data by exploiting the system through HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3583

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and compromise the integrity of the system.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.1, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3583

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 16.2 of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker gains access via HTTP, leading to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2017-3583 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management to mitigate vulnerabilities.