CVE-2017-10121 in Java SE
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Java Advanced Management Console component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Server). The supported version that is affected is Java Advanced Management Console: 2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Java Advanced Management Console. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java Advanced Management Console, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java Advanced Management Console accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java Advanced Management Console accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10121 resides within Oracle Java SE's Java Advanced Management Console component, specifically affecting version 2.6. This security flaw represents a critical concern for organizations relying on Java-based management interfaces, as it operates within the server-side infrastructure that handles administrative functions. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage network-based HTTP connections without requiring authentication credentials, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is common.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication and authorization controls within the Java Advanced Management Console's server component. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unauthenticated HTTP requests to compromise the management console's functionality. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 6.1 reflects the balance between the ease of exploitation and the potential impact on system integrity and confidentiality. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based access, while AC:L demonstrates that the attack requires low complexity to execute. The PR:N classification confirms that no authentication is required, making this vulnerability accessible to any attacker with network connectivity to the target system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Java Advanced Management Console component, as successful exploitation can significantly affect additional products within the Java ecosystem. This cascading effect aligns with the CVSS vector's S:C classification, indicating that the vulnerability can cause considerable damage to other systems. Attackers with successful exploitation can gain unauthorized access to perform update, insert, or delete operations on data within the console's accessible scope, while also obtaining unauthorized read access to sensitive information. These capabilities directly violate fundamental security principles of data integrity and confidentiality, potentially enabling attackers to modify management configurations or extract sensitive administrative information.
The requirement for human interaction as specified in the vulnerability assessment suggests that while the initial exploitation may be automated, some form of user engagement is necessary for full compromise. This could involve social engineering elements or user actions that inadvertently trigger the vulnerability. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to this vulnerability. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that Java Advanced Management Console typically operates in enterprise environments where it may have elevated privileges and access to critical system components. The vulnerability's impact on both confidentiality and integrity, as indicated by the CVSS scoring, demonstrates that attackers can both view sensitive data and modify system configurations without detection.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected Java Advanced Management Console versions, network-based access controls to restrict HTTP access to administrative interfaces, and implementation of monitoring solutions to detect anomalous access patterns. Organizations should also consider disabling unnecessary administrative interfaces when not actively required, implementing multi-factor authentication for management access, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar weaknesses in their Java-based infrastructure. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-287, which addresses authentication issues, and could potentially map to ATT&CK techniques involving privilege escalation and credential access through unauthenticated network services. Regular security audits and adherence to Oracle's security bulletins are essential for maintaining protection against such vulnerabilities in the Java ecosystem.