CVE-2017-10218 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-10218 affecting Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications is vulnerable to unauthorized access.
Understanding CVE-2017-10218
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting versions 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0.
What is CVE-2017-10218?
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10218
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts)
- Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized read access to a limited portion of data within Oracle Hospitality Guest Access.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10218
The technical aspects of this CVE include:
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component
- Easily exploitable by a low privileged attacker
Affected Systems and Versions
- Oracle Hospitality Guest Access versions 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent this vulnerability:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality Guest Access
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Regularly check for and apply software updates