# CVE-2017-3286: Oracle Applications DBA data compromise in Patching subcomponent

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2017-3286-oracle-applications-dba-data-compromise-in-patching-subcomponent  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2017-01-27. Updated: 2026-05-13  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2017-3286 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6 · Published 2017-01-27

A vulnerability exists in the patching subcomponent of Oracle Applications DBA, which is part of the Oracle E-Business Suite used for managing enterprise resources. An attacker with high-level administrative access to the underlying server can exploit this flaw to gain full control over the application's data. This could lead to the unauthorized viewing, modification, or deletion of sensitive business information.

Technologies: [Oracle Applications Dba](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/applications-dba). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2017-3286 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2017-3286 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2017-3286?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6, published 27 January 2017.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Applications Dba 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2017-3286?** A patch was published on 2017-01-27: Fix released in Oracle Critical Patch Update Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2017-3286 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2017-3286?** Check whether you run Oracle Applications Dba at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

This vulnerability affects the Oracle Applications DBA component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Patching subcomponent. It is classified as an 'easily exploitable' flaw that requires the attacker to have high privileges (PR:H) and local logon access (AV:L) to the infrastructure where the component executes. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to bypass security restrictions to create, delete, or modify all data accessible to the Applications DBA. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not directly affect service availability. Oracle addressed this in the January 2017 Critical Patch Update.

## Affected products

- Oracle Applications DBA 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

## Timeline

- 2017-01-27: advisory: Initial disclosure by Oracle
- 2017-01-27: patched: Fix released in Oracle Critical Patch Update

## References

- [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html)
- [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95598](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95598)
- [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037639](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037639)

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