CVE-2017-10246 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access and privileges within the library.

Understanding CVE-2017-10246

This CVE identifies a security flaw in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, particularly in the iHelp subcomponent.

What is CVE-2017-10246?

The vulnerability in Oracle Application Object Library allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. It can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, total access to all accessible data, and unauthorized privileges to manipulate data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10246

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity: Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required: None (PR:N)
User Interaction: None (UI:N)
Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Impact: High (C:H)
Integrity Impact: Low (I:L)
Availability Impact: None (A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10246

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the Oracle Application Object Library via HTTP, compromising critical data and granting unauthorized privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Oracle Application Object Library are affected:

12.1.3
12.2.3
12.2.4
12.2.5
12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable by an attacker with network access via HTTP, enabling unauthorized access and manipulation of data within the library.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10246 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Regularly conduct security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.