CVE-2017-10343 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been identified in the Import/Export component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically in the Oracle Hospitality Simphony module, affecting versions 2.8 and 2.9.

Understanding CVE-2017-10343

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2017-10343?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10343

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality.
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Simphony data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10343

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows an attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Simphony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.8, 2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10343 is crucial for maintaining security.

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

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Implement access controls and least privilege principles.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality Simphony to address security vulnerabilities.