CVE-2017-10083 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking has a vulnerability in its Infrastructure subcomponent, affecting versions 11.3.0 to 12.3.0. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access via HTTP, potentially compromising data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10083

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, impacting various versions and posing a risk of unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-10083?

The vulnerability in the Infrastructure subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows attackers to compromise the system through HTTP network access without authentication. It requires human interaction and can impact multiple products beyond FLEXCUBE.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10083

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data modification, insertion, or deletion in FLEXCUBE Universal Banking.
Attackers can gain unauthorized read access to certain data, affecting confidentiality and integrity.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.1.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10083

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking via HTTP network access, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 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

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through HTTP network access without authentication.
Human interaction from a third party is required for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10083 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Educate users about potential social engineering tactics.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability.
Ensure all affected versions of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking are updated to the latest secure versions.