CVE-2017-10168 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically Suite 8/Windows. This vulnerability, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.6, allows individuals with physical access to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2017-10168

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications.

What is CVE-2017-10168?

The vulnerability in Hospitality Hotel Mobile allows attackers with physical access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10168

Unauthorized parties may gain access to critical data or obtain complete control over all accessible data in Hospitality Hotel Mobile.
Attackers could cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) to the system.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.6, impacting confidentiality and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10168

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows physical access to compromise Hospitality Hotel Mobile, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Hotel Mobile
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with physical access can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10168 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict physical access to systems to prevent unauthorized exploitation.
Monitor and log access to critical data to detect any unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Regularly update and patch systems to address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation to mitigate the vulnerability.