CVE-2017-10373 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.55 and 8.56 are affected by a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10373

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, impacting versions 8.55 and 8.56.

What is CVE-2017-10373?

The vulnerability in the Health Center subcomponent of PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10373

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts)
Attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10373

The technical aspects of this CVE provide insight into the vulnerability's description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.55 and 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker gains access via HTTP without authentication
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-10373, immediate steps and long-term security practices are crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for security advisories and updates from the vendor