CVE-2017-10024 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Layout Tools subcomponent of Oracle Fusion Middleware's BI Publisher can allow an unauthenticated attacker to compromise BI Publisher, potentially impacting critical data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10024

This CVE involves a vulnerability in BI Publisher, affecting version 11.1.1.7.0.

What is CVE-2017-10024?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher, leading to unauthorized data access and potential data manipulation. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 8.2.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10024

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all BI Publisher accessible data.
Risk of unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to certain BI Publisher accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10024

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in BI Publisher allows unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.1.7.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Human interaction from a person other than the attacker is required for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10024 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch BI Publisher and related systems to mitigate the vulnerability.