CVE-2017-10208 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been discovered in the Oracle Hospitality e7 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting version 4.2.1. This vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via SMTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10208

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality e7 component, impacting version 4.2.1.

What is CVE-2017-10208?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality e7.
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10208

The severity of this vulnerability is rated 4.3 on the CVSS 3.0 Base Score, primarily affecting confidentiality.
Unauthorized access to a portion of Oracle Hospitality e7 data can occur if exploited.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10208

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality e7 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications.
Easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access via SMTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality e7
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 4.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with low privileges and network access via SMTP can compromise the system.
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-10208.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor SMTP traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality Applications.
Implement strong access controls and user privilege management.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released.