CVE-2017-10300 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Siebel CRM Desktop versions 16.0 and 17.0 are affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access, potentially compromising data security.

Understanding CVE-2017-10300

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Siebel CRM Desktop component of Oracle Siebel CRM, impacting versions 16.0 and 17.0.

What is CVE-2017-10300?

The vulnerability in the Siebel CRM Desktop component of Oracle Siebel CRM allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Siebel CRM Desktop, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10300

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to a portion of data accessible through Siebel CRM Desktop, potentially causing confidentiality impacts.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10300

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Siebel CRM Desktop, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Siebel CRM Desktop
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 16.0, 17.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability without authentication, gaining access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

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

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.