CVE-2017-10119 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Service Bus component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting version 11.1.1.9.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-10119

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in the Oracle Service Bus component, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP.

What is CVE-2017-10119?

The vulnerability in Oracle Service Bus version 11.1.1.9.0 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Service Bus data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10119

Successful attacks may require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Impacts can extend to other products beyond Oracle Service Bus
Unauthorized manipulation, addition, or removal of Oracle Service Bus data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.6 with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10119

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Service Bus data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Service Bus
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 11.1.1.9.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Successful attacks require human interaction

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10119 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to critical systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly