CVE-2018-3017 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A flaw has been detected in the Preferences subcomponent of the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component in Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting supported versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. This vulnerability enables an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the security of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.

Understanding CVE-2018-3017

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2018-3017?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the Preferences subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over critical data within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3017

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data within Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions of accessible data may occur, impacting data integrity.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3017

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the Preferences subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows an attacker to compromise the system's security via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CRM Technical Foundation
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
The vulnerability can significantly impact additional products beyond Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3017 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle CRM Technical Foundation to address known vulnerabilities and enhance security measures.