CVE-2017-10330 in Common Applications
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Common Applications component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Gantt Server). 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 Common Applications. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Common Applications accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Common Applications accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10330 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle E-Business Suite's Common Applications component, specifically within the Gantt Server subcomponent. This vulnerability affects multiple versions including 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7, indicating a widespread impact across the Oracle EBS product line. The vulnerability resides in the web application layer, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through standard network protocols without requiring any authentication credentials from the attacker's perspective.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the Gantt Server component. Attackers can exploit this flaw through HTTP network connections without needing to authenticate, making it exceptionally dangerous for organizations that have their Oracle EBS systems accessible over networks. The vulnerability allows for unauthorized manipulation of data through creation, deletion, and modification operations against critical application data and underlying database resources. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the principle of least privilege and proper access controls that should normally protect enterprise applications from unauthorized access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it can lead to complete data compromise across all accessible Oracle Common Applications. The CVSS 3.0 score of 9.1 reflects the high severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as high, indicating that attackers can not only access sensitive data but also modify or delete critical application information. This vulnerability essentially provides attackers with a backdoor to manipulate business-critical data including financial records, inventory information, and other sensitive operational data that organizations rely upon for their business operations. The lack of authentication requirements means that any network-accessible system with the vulnerable Oracle EBS installation can be compromised, potentially leading to significant financial loss and operational disruption.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches, implementing network segmentation to limit access to Oracle EBS components, and configuring proper firewall rules to restrict HTTP access to only trusted networks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) when attackers leverage the compromised system for further access, though the initial exploitation does not require valid credentials. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other enterprise applications. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and proper network architecture design to protect against such widespread exploitation opportunities.