CVE-2017-10039 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Agile PLM component of Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite, affecting versions 9.3.5 and 9.3.6. This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10039

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Oracle Agile PLM, impacting confidentiality and potentially allowing unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2017-10039?

The vulnerability in Oracle Agile PLM's Web Client subcomponent, versions 9.3.5 and 9.3.6, enables attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10039

The vulnerability is easily exploitable, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker for successful attacks.
While limited to Oracle Agile PLM, it can have significant consequences on associated products.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible via Oracle Agile PLM.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.8, with the main impact on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10039

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Agile Product Governance and Compliance
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 9.3.5, 9.3.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability in the Web Client subcomponent of Oracle Agile PLM.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10039 requires immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle.
Ensure timely application of patches to mitigate the vulnerability.