CVE-2017-10071 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications. This CVE affects versions 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.1.0, 12.2.0, and 12.3.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-10071

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking that could be exploited by an attacker without authentication.

What is CVE-2017-10071?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10071

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data within the system.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.3, with an impact on integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10071

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions are affected:

11.3.0
11.4.0
12.0.1
12.0.2
12.0.3
12.1.0
12.2.0
12.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10071 is crucial for maintaining security.

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

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to secure the system.