CVE-2017-10668 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2017-10668, also known as a Padding Oracle vulnerability, affects OSCI-Transport 1.2 used in OSCI Transport Library 1.6.1 (Java) and OSCI Transport Library 1.6 (.NET). An attacker with a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) position within the OSCI infrastructure can exploit this flaw to decrypt transport encryption.

Understanding CVE-2017-10668

OSCI-Transport 1.2 vulnerability allows attackers to decrypt transport encryption under specific conditions.

What is CVE-2017-10668?

OSCI-Transport 1.2 vulnerability in OSCI Transport Library 1.6.1 and 1.6 (.NET)
Exploitable by attackers with MITM position in OSCI infrastructure
Allows decryption of transport encryption by analyzing CBC mode padding

The Impact of CVE-2017-10668

Attackers can decrypt transport encryption in OSCI infrastructure

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10668

OSCI-Transport 1.2 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Padding Oracle vulnerability in OSCI-Transport 1.2
Exploitable under MITM conditions

Affected Systems and Versions

OSCI Transport Library 1.6.1 (Java)
OSCI Transport Library 1.6 (.NET)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker sends crafted protocol messages to analyze CBC mode padding

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2017-10668.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement strong encryption protocols
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update encryption protocols
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the software vendor