CVE-2017-3592 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Payables component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-3592

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Payables component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

What is CVE-2017-3592?

The vulnerability in the Self Service Manager subcomponent of Oracle Payables allows a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise critical data and gain unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3592

Attacker can create, delete, or modify critical data in Oracle Payables
Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data in Oracle Payables
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3592

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Oracle Payables.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Self Service Manager subcomponent of Oracle Payables
Highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Payables 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 needs network access via HTTP
Unauthorized actions include data manipulation and unauthorized access

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from the CVE-2017-3592 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to critical systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite
Conduct security training for employees to recognize phishing attempts

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust cybersecurity policy to prevent unauthorized access