CVE-2017-10143 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component is vulnerable, impacting versions 12.1.3 to 12.2.6.

Understanding CVE-2017-10143

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting multiple versions.

What is CVE-2017-10143?

The vulnerability lies in the Preferences subcomponent of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10143

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and perform unauthorized modifications.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10143

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Preferences subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10143 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite to address known vulnerabilities.