CVE-2017-10406 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-10406 affecting Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56. Discover the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, affecting versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.
Understanding CVE-2017-10406
This CVE involves a security flaw in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.
What is CVE-2017-10406?
The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting other products. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and modification.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10406
- Unauthorized access to PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data
- Potential data modification, insertion, or deletion
- Unauthorized read access to specific data subsets
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with confidentiality and integrity impacts
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10406
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools via HTTP, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
- Successful attacks need human interaction from someone other than the attacker
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10406 is crucial for maintaining data security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation