CVE-2017-10066 in Applications Technology Stack
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Technology Stack component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Oracle Forms). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6 and 12.2.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Technology Stack. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Applications Technology Stack accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10066 resides within the Oracle Applications Technology Stack component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting the Oracle Forms subcomponent. This security flaw represents a significant concern for organizations utilizing Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. The vulnerability manifests as an easily exploitable weakness that allows attackers to compromise the system without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network access is not properly restricted. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability with a base score of 5.3, indicating a moderate severity level with specific integrity impacts that align with the attack vector and privileges required.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the Oracle Forms component, which fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before processing requests. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending malicious HTTP requests to the vulnerable Oracle Forms application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to modify data within the system. The vulnerability specifically enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against data accessible through the Oracle Applications Technology Stack, though it does not provide access to read sensitive data or cause system availability impacts. The attack requires only network connectivity via HTTP protocol, eliminating the need for specialized tools or elevated privileges, which significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact.
From an operational standpoint, the implications of CVE-2017-10066 extend beyond simple data integrity concerns, as it creates opportunities for data manipulation that could affect business processes and financial reporting within Oracle E-Business Suite implementations. Organizations running affected versions face risks of unauthorized data modification that could compromise the accuracy of financial records, inventory management, and other critical business functions. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) places it within a well-known category of weaknesses that frequently lead to data integrity breaches and can serve as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks. The attack pattern aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1068 (Exploitation for Privilege Escalation) when attackers leverage such vulnerabilities to gain deeper system access.
The mitigation strategy for this vulnerability primarily involves applying the relevant Oracle security patches released as part of their regular patch cycle, which would address the input validation issues within the Oracle Forms component. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to the vulnerable Oracle Forms applications, particularly by restricting HTTP access to authorized network segments. Network monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be configured to detect unusual patterns of HTTP traffic targeting Oracle Forms endpoints. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable applications within their Oracle E-Business Suite environment and ensure that proper access controls and authentication mechanisms are implemented to prevent unauthorized modifications to critical business data. The CVSS vector analysis indicates that while the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, the integrity implications require immediate attention through proper patch management and network security controls.