CVE-2017-10303 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Setup subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence component has been identified, impacting versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3.

Understanding CVE-2017-10303

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

What is CVE-2017-10303?

The vulnerability in Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising critical data and allowing unauthorized data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10303

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence.
Unauthorized manipulation (update, insert, delete) of some data accessible in Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence is possible.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2 indicates significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10303

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise Oracle Interaction Center Intelligence without authentication, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Interaction Center Intelligence
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10303 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

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.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users about security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle.
Ensure timely installation of patches to mitigate the vulnerability.