CVE-2017-3246: Medium severity Oracle Application Object Library vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Patching). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Application Object Library executes to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Application Object Library accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Oracle Application Object Library=12.1.3
Oracle Application Object Library=12.2.3
Oracle Application Object Library=12.2.4
Oracle Application Object Library=12.2.5
Oracle Application Object Library=12.2.6

Event History

Jan 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3246?

CVE-2017-3246 is considered easily exploitable and poses a high risk if an attacker gains access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3246?

To fix CVE-2017-3246, apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions.

3

Which versions of Oracle Application Object Library are affected by CVE-2017-3246?

CVE-2017-3246 affects Oracle Application Object Library versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6.

4

Can CVE-2017-3246 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2017-3246 requires high privileged access, which means an attacker needs to log on to the infrastructure.

5

What components of Oracle E-Business Suite are impacted by CVE-2017-3246?

CVE-2017-3246 specifically impacts the Patching component of the Oracle Application Object Library.

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