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CVE-2017-3486 affects Oracle SQL*Plus in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2. It is hard to exploit, but a successful attack could take over SQL*Plus and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker needs high privileges, local logon access, and another user's interaction. Exposure is most likely on systems or administrator workstations where SQL*Plus 11.2.0.4 or 12.1.0.2 is installed and local logon is available to high-privileged users. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Treat this as a targeted local privilege and integrity risk for Oracle database environments, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize patch verification on supported Oracle estates, especially older Windows deployments, and reduce unnecessary local administrative access. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Oracle April 2017 Critical Patch Update or later vendor guidance.; Inventory SQL*Plus 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2 installations.; Restrict local logon to systems where SQL*Plus executes..
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