CVE-2017-3404 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3404

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

What is CVE-2017-3404?

The vulnerability impacts versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component. It is easily exploitable via HTTP by an unauthenticated attacker, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3404

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and compromise of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletes.
The CVSS v3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3404

The technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of Oracle E-Business Suite.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony.

Exploitation Mechanism

Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures against CVE-2017-3404.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training to educate users on potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.