CVE-2017-10219 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-10219 affecting Oracle Hospitality Guest Access versions 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0. Discover impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting versions 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0.
Understanding CVE-2017-10219
This CVE involves a security flaw in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.
What is CVE-2017-10219?
The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure running Oracle Hospitality Guest Access to compromise the system, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10219
The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle Hospitality Guest Access. The confidentiality impact is rated at 5.5 according to the CVSS 3.0 Base Score.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10219
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component allows attackers to compromise the system and potentially access critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hospitality Guest Access
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 4.2.0.0, 4.2.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low-privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure
- Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10219 is crucial for maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Restrict access to the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access infrastructure
- Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for staff on identifying and reporting suspicious activities
- Implementing least privilege access policies
- Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Promptly apply patches to address known vulnerabilities