CVE-2017-10073 : Security Advisory and Response

A security vulnerability has been discovered in the Infrastructure subcomponent of the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications. This vulnerability affects several supported versions including 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. It can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker who has network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. Successful attacks require the involvement of a person other than the attacker, and while the vulnerability exists in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, it has the potential to impact other products as well. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized manipulation of data in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, including update, insert, or delete access to certain data, as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of data. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.4, with impacts on Confidentiality and Integrity. The CVSS Vector is as follows: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Understanding CVE-2017-10073

This section provides detailed insights into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2017-10073.

What is CVE-2017-10073?

CVE-2017-10073 is a security vulnerability found in the Infrastructure subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10073

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data manipulation within Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, compromising confidentiality and integrity.
The vulnerability, if exploited, can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10073

This section delves into the vulnerability description, affected systems, versions, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking via network access through HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking 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 a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

In this section, you will find immediate steps and long-term security practices to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-10073.

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 audits and vulnerability assessments.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking to address known vulnerabilities.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.