CVE-2017-10174 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle iSupport component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10174

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

What is CVE-2017-10174?

The vulnerability in Oracle iSupport allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10174

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iSupport accessible data.
Attackers can manipulate accessible data, including unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10174

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects Oracle iSupport component of Oracle E-Business Suite, particularly the Service Request subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6.

Exploitation Mechanism

Vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10174 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle iSupport and related components to address known vulnerabilities.