CVE-2017-3437 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-3437

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2017-3437?

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system through HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and modifications.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3437

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible information within Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment.
The vulnerability, with a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 8.2, poses risks to confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3437

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and potential data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: One-to-One Fulfillment
Vendor: Oracle
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3437 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust security policy and access controls to mitigate risks.