CVE-2017-10112 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle iStore in Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability in the User Registration subcomponent, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

Understanding CVE-2017-10112

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle iStore that can have severe impacts on data confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-10112?

The vulnerability in the User Registration subcomponent of Oracle iStore allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can lead to unauthorized data access and modification.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10112

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data in Oracle iStore.
Attackers may gain full access to all accessible data, allowing unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10112

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle iStore allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6
Product: iStore
Vendor: Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by gaining network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction and can impact additional products beyond Oracle iStore.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10112 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.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and social engineering awareness.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle iStore to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.