CVE-2017-10023 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Operations subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking can allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10023

This CVE affects Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0, and 12.0.1.

What is CVE-2017-10023?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, compromising critical data and potentially gaining complete access to all available data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10023

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score rates the impact on confidentiality at 6.5, indicating a significant risk of unauthorized data access.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10023

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking enables low privileged attackers to compromise the system through network access, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Private Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0, 12.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete system access

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to the system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for staff to enhance awareness

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement timely updates and patches to secure the system