CVE-2017-10367 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Hospitality Simphony, a component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, has a vulnerability affecting versions 2.8 and 2.9, allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2017-10367

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Simphony component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, impacting versions 2.8 and 2.9.

What is CVE-2017-10367?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony, potentially leading to unauthorized data modifications and unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10367

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions to certain data accessible through Oracle Hospitality Simphony.
It may also grant unauthorized read access to a subset of data accessible through the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10367

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit and requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. It has a base score of 5.4 with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

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
Human interaction required from a person other than the attacker

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10367 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 software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training to educate users on best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.