CVE-2017-10328 in Application Object Library
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Diagnostics). 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 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10328 resides within the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Diagnostics subcomponent. This flaw represents a significant security weakness that affects multiple version branches including 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized skills or privileged access, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often exposed to external networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the diagnostics functionality of the Oracle Application Object Library. Attackers can exploit this weakness by initiating HTTP requests to the affected Oracle E-Business Suite instances without providing any authentication credentials. This unauthenticated access pathway allows malicious actors to bypass normal security controls that should typically restrict access to sensitive system components. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 7.5 reflects the high impact potential, specifically targeting confidentiality impacts with a high severity rating. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based exploitation is possible, while the low attack complexity AC:L and lack of required privileges PR:N demonstrate that this vulnerability can be leveraged by any attacker with network access to the target system.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting CVE-2017-10328 extends far beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to gain complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Application Object Library. This comprehensive access capability means that adversaries could extract sensitive financial information, customer data, business intelligence, and other critical business assets stored within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability's potential to result in unauthorized access to critical data aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. Organizations running affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite face substantial risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and operational disruption when this vulnerability remains unpatched.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1190 technique for Exploit Public-Facing Application, and T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol HTTP. The vulnerability's characteristics make it an attractive target for automated exploitation campaigns, as demonstrated by various threat actor groups that have targeted Oracle vulnerabilities in the past. Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through official Oracle patches and updates, while implementing network segmentation to limit access to Oracle E-Business Suite instances. Additional mitigations include monitoring for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected components within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability's severity classification and the ease of exploitation make it a critical priority for organizations to address through coordinated patch management and security hardening procedures.