CVE-2017-3297 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3 contain a vulnerability that could be exploited by a low-privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-3297

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, impacting versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3.

What is CVE-2017-3297?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3297

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 5.3, focusing on its impact on confidentiality.
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3297

Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3 of Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
Vendor: Oracle
Affected Versions: 12.0.2, 12.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to address and prevent the CVE-2017-3297 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

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