CVE-2017-10131 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the vulnerability in Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management's Web Access component. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps for CVE-2017-10131.
Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management is affected by a vulnerability in the Web Access component, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data compromise. This CVE was published on August 8, 2017.
Understanding CVE-2017-10131
This CVE identifies a security flaw in Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management software.
What is CVE-2017-10131?
The vulnerability in the Web Access component of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and may impact other products.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10131
- Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data within Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Unauthorized reading of a subset of accessible data
- Potential partial denial of service
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impacts)
- CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L)
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10131
Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management is affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Versions: 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 16.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with network access via HTTP
- Requires human interaction
- Potential impact on additional products
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security training for employees
Patching and Updates:
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Implement patches promptly to mitigate risks