CVE-2017-10246 in Application Object Library
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: iHelp). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10246 resides within the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the iHelp subcomponent. This flaw represents a significant security weakness that affects multiple versions including 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6 of the Oracle E-Business Suite. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and demonstrates characteristics that align with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control mechanisms within software systems. The affected component's exposure through HTTP protocols creates a direct pathway for exploitation that bypasses traditional authentication mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control measures within the iHelp functionality. Attackers can leverage this weakness through unauthenticated network connections to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the Oracle Application Object Library. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 8.2 reflects the severity of impact, particularly the high confidentiality risk and moderate integrity risk. This vulnerability operates under the ATT&CK framework as a privilege escalation technique, specifically categorized under T1068 which involves exploiting legitimate credentials or system access to gain higher privileges. The flaw allows attackers to potentially access critical business data, modify existing records, and create new entries within the application object library, effectively compromising both data integrity and confidentiality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to the Oracle Application Object Library. This includes the ability to insert, update, or delete data, which can result in significant business disruption and financial loss. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face the risk of data breaches that could expose sensitive corporate information, financial records, and operational data. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation means that attackers with basic network access can potentially compromise entire application libraries without requiring specialized credentials or advanced technical knowledge. This characteristic makes it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is common and traditional perimeter security measures may not be sufficient to prevent unauthorized access attempts.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10246 should focus on immediate patch deployment from Oracle, which addresses the underlying access control flaws in the iHelp component. Organizations must implement network segmentation to limit direct HTTP access to Oracle Application Object Library components and consider deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious requests. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls should be enforced to minimize the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Regular vulnerability assessments and security monitoring should be conducted to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should review their access control policies and ensure that all network services are properly configured to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive application components. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS 3.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N indicates that network-based attacks can be executed with minimal technical expertise, emphasizing the importance of proactive security measures including regular patch management and network security hardening.