CVE-2017-10075 : What You Need to Know

A weakness has been identified in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content.

Understanding CVE-2017-10075

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content that can have significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-10075?

The vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content allows attackers to compromise the system without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized privileges to manipulate data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10075

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Content.
Attackers may gain unauthorized privileges to update, insert, or delete data, impacting data integrity.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10075

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WebCenter Content
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.1.0, 12.2.1.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.
The vulnerability impacts Oracle WebCenter Content and potentially other related products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10075 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

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.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle WebCenter Content to address known vulnerabilities.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.