CVE-2017-10046 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-10046 affecting Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management versions 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, and 16.1. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures to secure your systems.
A vulnerability in the Web Access component of Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management has been identified, impacting multiple versions of the software.
Understanding CVE-2017-10046
This CVE involves a security flaw in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management software, potentially allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.
What is CVE-2017-10046?
The vulnerability in the Web Access component of Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management affects versions 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, and 16.1. It can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction to carry out the attack.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10046
- Successful exploitation can compromise the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management system, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of data.
- The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10046
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management versions 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, and 16.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires network access via HTTP
- Human interaction from someone other than the attacker is needed
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10046 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of fixes