CVE-2017-10370 : What You Need to Know
Discover the vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Guest Access affecting versions 4.2.0 and 4.2.1. Learn about the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting versions 4.2.0 and 4.2.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the system.
Understanding CVE-2017-10370
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component, impacting versions 4.2.0 and 4.2.1 of the software.
What is CVE-2017-10370?
The vulnerability allows a high-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access. Successful attacks require human interaction and can impact additional products.
The Impact of CVE-2017-10370
- Unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within Oracle Hospitality Guest Access
- Unauthorized manipulation of accessible data through update, insert, or delete actions
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.9, affecting confidentiality and integrity
Technical Details of CVE-2017-10370
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hospitality Guest Access
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Versions: 4.2.0, 4.2.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP
- Involvement of a person other than the attacker for successful attacks
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software and systems
- Conduct security training for personnel
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities