CVE-2017-3603 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-3603 impacting Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0. Find out the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Oracle WebCenter Sites vulnerability impacting versions 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0.
Understanding CVE-2017-3603
The Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware is susceptible to a vulnerability that can compromise data.
What is CVE-2017-3603?
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with HTTP network access to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3603
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 3.1 (Confidentiality impacts)
- Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
- Attack Complexity: High (AC:H)
- Privileges Required: Low (PR:L)
- User Interaction: None (UI:N)
- Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
- Confidentiality: Low (C:L)
- Integrity: None (I:N)
- Availability: None (A:N)
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3603
The specifics of the vulnerability and its impact on affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Difficulty to exploit vulnerability
- Allows unauthorized read access to Oracle WebCenter Sites data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, 12.2.1.2.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low privileged attacker with HTTP network access
- Compromise of Oracle WebCenter Sites
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-3603 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches from Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories
- Implement timely software updates and patches