CVE-2017-10085 : What You Need to Know

Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking has a vulnerability in its Infrastructure subcomponent, affecting versions 11.3.0 to 12.3.0. An attacker with network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data or full control over the system.

Understanding CVE-2017-10085

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized system access.

What is CVE-2017-10085?

The vulnerability in the Infrastructure subcomponent of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The affected versions range from 11.3.0 to 12.3.0.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10085

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking.
Attackers may gain full access to all data accessible within the system.
Unauthorized privileges could be obtained to update, insert, or delete certain data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 7.1, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10085

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects the following versions of Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking:

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, allowing them to compromise the system and gain unauthorized access to critical data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10085 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential security threats.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.