CVE-2017-10186 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle iStore in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2017-10186

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User and Company Profile subcomponent of Oracle iStore, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2017-10186?

The vulnerability in Oracle iStore allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.6.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10186

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized read access to specific Oracle iStore data.
The Confidentiality impacts Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.3 according to CVSS 3.0.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10186

Oracle iStore vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the User and Company Profile subcomponent of Oracle iStore in Oracle E-Business Suite.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 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

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10186.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Regularly update and patch Oracle iStore and related components.

Patching and Updates

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