CVE-2017-10158 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Core subcomponent of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools can allow unauthorized access and modification of data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10158

This CVE involves a vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker through HTTP.

What is CVE-2017-10158?

The vulnerability affects supported versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56 of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access and modification.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10158

Unauthorized access to and modification of data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10158

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools through HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.54, 8.55, 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Significant impacts on additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10158 is crucial for maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for employees
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability