CVE-2017-10195 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Hospitality Simphony component of Oracle Hospitality Applications version 2.8 has a vulnerability in the Import/Export subcomponent that can be exploited by an attacker without authentication via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2017-10195

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony that could lead to unauthorized data manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-10195?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony version 2.8 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10195

Successful attacks could lead to unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions in Oracle Hospitality Simphony data.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.3, with integrity impacts being the main concern.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10195

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony version 2.8 allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Simphony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10195 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality Simphony to address known vulnerabilities.