CVE-2017-10170 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Field Service in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable in the Wireless/WAP subcomponent, affecting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access and compromise of critical data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10170

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Field Service that can lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-10170?

The vulnerability in the Wireless/WAP subcomponent of Oracle Field Service allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP without authentication.
Successful exploitation requires interaction from a third party and can impact other products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10170

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data compromise within Oracle Field Service is possible.
Attackers can gain unauthorized abilities to manipulate data accessible through Oracle Field Service.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10170

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in the Wireless/WAP subcomponent of Oracle Field Service.
Allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Field Service versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
The vulnerability, although in Oracle Field Service, can impact additional products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10170 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Field Service to mitigate known vulnerabilities.