CVE-2017-10232 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been identified in the General subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically affecting the Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service versions 8.9.6 and 8.10.x. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10232

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in Oracle Hospitality Applications, impacting the Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service.

What is CVE-2017-10232?

The vulnerability in the Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service allows attackers with network access to compromise the service, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.6, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10232

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete data accessible through Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service
Unauthorized manipulation of data through update, insert, or delete actions
Ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) in the service

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10232

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows low privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.9.6, 8.10.x

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with network access through HTTP, enabling them to compromise the Hospitality WebSuite8 Cloud Service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10232 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Oracle may release security advisories and patches to address CVE-2017-10232. Stay informed about updates and apply them as soon as they are available.