CVE-2017-10181 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3 are affected by a vulnerability in the "Forgot Password" feature, allowing unauthorized actions. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-10181

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, impacting versions 12.0.2 and 12.0.3.

What is CVE-2017-10181?

The vulnerability in the "Forgot Password" feature of Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit the system, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10181

Unauthorized actions include causing Denial of Service (DoS), data modification or deletion, and unauthorized data access within Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 6.8, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10181

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking, leading to unauthorized actions and potential system crashes.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.2, 12.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10181 with these essential steps.

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 audits and assessments.
Educate users on safe computing practices and awareness.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Keep all software and systems up to date with the latest patches and updates.