CVE-2017-10033 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability affecting Oracle WebCenter Sites has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10033

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Support Tools subcomponent of Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle WebCenter Sites.

What is CVE-2017-10033?

The vulnerability impacts versions 11.1.1.8.0 and 12.2.1.2.0 of Oracle WebCenter Sites. It could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker gaining access to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10033

If successfully exploited, the vulnerability enables unauthorized access to manipulate data within Oracle WebCenter Sites, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10033

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WebCenter Sites
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Difficulty: Difficult to exploit
Attack Vector: Local
Access Complexity: High
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-10033, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Refer to My Oracle Support Note 2318213.1 for detailed instructions.
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
Monitor and log activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle WebCenter Sites.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle to mitigate the vulnerability.