How severe is CVE-2017-10166?

CVE-2017-10166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-10166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10166?

CVE-2017-10166 primarily affects Oracle Security Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-10166 published?

CVE-2017-10166 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10166

CVE-2017-10166 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Security Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Security Service
Published: 2017-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: C Oracle SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are FMW: 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10166?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: C Oracle SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are FMW: 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2017-10166?: CVE-2017-10166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10166?: CVE-2017-10166 primarily affects Oracle Security Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10166 published?: CVE-2017-10166 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service_fmw:11.1.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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