CVE-2017-10386 in Java Advanced Management Console
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: 2.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged 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 4.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10386 resides within Oracle Java SE's Java Advanced Management Console component, specifically affecting version 2.7. This security flaw represents a significant concern for organizations utilizing Java-based management interfaces, as it operates within a component that is designed to provide administrative capabilities for Java environments. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage relatively straightforward techniques to gain unauthorized access to the management console, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrative privileges are required for system operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability involves a privilege escalation scenario where an attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the Java Advanced Management Console. The CVSS 3.0 score of 4.8 reflects the moderate severity of the issue, with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low but still significant. The vulnerability requires a high privilege level from the attacker, suggesting that the system must already have some level of access or the attacker must have already compromised other system components. However, the requirement for human interaction from someone other than the attacker indicates that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary for successful exploitation, potentially involving phishing attacks or other deceptive tactics.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond just the immediate Java Advanced Management Console component, as successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, or delete operations on accessible data. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized read access to subsets of data within the console's accessible scope, potentially exposing sensitive configuration information, user credentials, or system management data. This data exposure could significantly compromise the security posture of the entire Java environment, as management consoles often contain critical information about system configurations, user permissions, and operational parameters that could be leveraged for further attacks.
The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1068, which involves exploiting remote services. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation to isolate management consoles from general network traffic, deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP requests, and ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to management interfaces. Regular security assessments should focus on identifying and patching outdated management console components, as version 2.7 represents a specific vulnerable release that requires immediate attention. The human interaction requirement suggests that security awareness training should be emphasized to prevent social engineering attacks that could lead to successful exploitation. Additionally, monitoring for unusual HTTP traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts to management interfaces should be implemented as part of comprehensive security operations.