CVE-2017-10278

CVE-2017-10278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Tuxedo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Tuxedo component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1, 12.1.1, 12.1.3 and 12.2.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via Jolt to compromise Oracle Tuxedo. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Tuxedo accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Tuxedo accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Tuxedo. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10278?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Tuxedo component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1, 12.1.1, 12.1.3 and 12.2.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via Jolt to compromise Oracle Tuxedo. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Tuxedo accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Tuxedo accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Tuxedo. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2017-10278?
CVE-2017-10278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-10278 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10278?
CVE-2017-10278 primarily affects Oracle Tuxedo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10278?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-10278 published?
CVE-2017-10278 was published on 2017-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (4)

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