CVE-2017-10358 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting component has a security flaw that affects version 11.1.2, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Understanding CVE-2017-10358

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting, impacting version 11.1.2.

What is CVE-2017-10358?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10358

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized tampering with data within Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting.
The vulnerability could affect other related products, amplifying its impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10358

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting, specifically within the Workspace subcomponent.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.4, indicating potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion Financial Reporting
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10358 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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