CVE-2017-10185 : What You Need to Know

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data compromise through an easily exploitable vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2017-10185

What is CVE-2017-10185?

The vulnerability in the User Management component of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10185

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and unauthorized privileges for data manipulation.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2 indicates significant confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10185

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through HTTP, potentially impacting associated products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CRM Technical Foundation
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability via HTTP with network access, requiring human interaction from a third party.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.