CVE-2017-10410 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Knowledge Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting multiple versions. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and compromise Oracle Knowledge Management.

Understanding CVE-2017-10410

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Search subcomponent.

What is CVE-2017-10410?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Knowledge Management.
Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a third party.
The impact extends to other associated products, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10410

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Knowledge Management data.
Ability to update, insert, or delete certain data within Oracle Knowledge Management.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10410

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite.
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
Exploitation can significantly impact additional products beyond Oracle Knowledge Management.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10410 is crucial for maintaining security.

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.
Educate users on security best practices and awareness.
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Keep systems up to date with the latest patches and fixes.