CVE-2017-10383 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component within Oracle Hospitality Applications is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a security flaw in versions 4.2.0 and 4.2.1.

Understanding CVE-2017-10383

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Interface subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Guest Access, allowing attackers to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2017-10383?

The vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a limited portion of data accessible through the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10383

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts)
Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity: Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required: None (PR:N)
User Interaction: None (UI:N)
Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality: Low (C:L)
Integrity: None (I:N)
Availability: None (A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10383

Oracle Hospitality Guest Access vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Guest Access data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Guest Access
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Vulnerable Versions: 4.2.0, 4.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability without authentication but with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10383 and enhancing security measures.

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 users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality Guest Access to mitigate known vulnerabilities.