CVE-2017-10418 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, affecting version 8.56. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10418

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.

What is CVE-2017-10418?

The vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component, specifically in the PeopleSoft CDA subcomponent, allows a low privileged attacker with network access through HTTP to compromise the module. It may impact other products and could result in unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10418

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized manipulation of certain data accessible through PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10418

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized data manipulation and access within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10418 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for staff
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the vulnerability.