CVE-2017-10413 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Mobile Field Service in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10413

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Mobile Field Service component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7.

What is CVE-2017-10413?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Mobile Field Service, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10413

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible via Oracle Mobile Field Service.
Attackers can manipulate data, including updating, inserting, or deleting information.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10413

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Mobile Field Service allows unauthorized network-based attackers to compromise the service, potentially leading to severe data breaches and unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7 of Oracle Mobile Field Service.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable via HTTP network access, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10413 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

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

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.