CVE-2017-10220 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Hospitality Applications' Hospitality Property Interfaces component has a vulnerability in the Parser subcomponent, affecting version 8.10.x. Unauthorized attackers with logon access can exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10220

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Applications' Hospitality Property Interfaces component, impacting version 8.10.x.

What is CVE-2017-10220?

The vulnerability in the Parser subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications' Hospitality Property Interfaces allows unauthorized attackers with logon access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10220

The vulnerability, with a CVSS base score of 4.0, primarily affects confidentiality. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a limited portion of data accessible through Hospitality Property Interfaces.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10220

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with logon access to compromise Hospitality Property Interfaces, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Suite8 Property Interfaces
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.10.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Hospitality Property Interfaces is executed can exploit the vulnerability, compromising the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2017-10220 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure hosting Hospitality Property Interfaces.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized logon access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Hospitality Property Interfaces component.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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