CVE-2017-10359 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been discovered in the UI and Visualization subcomponent of Oracle Hyperion BI+, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10359

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion BI+ version 11.1.2.4, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2017-10359?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion BI+ allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, requiring human interaction for successful exploitation. It may lead to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10359

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized manipulation of accessible data within Oracle Hyperion BI+, including unauthorized update, insert, or delete access, as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of the data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10359

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the UI and Visualization subcomponent of Oracle Hyperion BI+, version 11.1.2.4, allowing unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion BI+
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker
Unauthorized manipulation of accessible data within Oracle Hyperion BI+

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10359 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
Restrict access to Oracle Hyperion BI+ to authorized personnel only

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

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