CVE-2017-10398 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10398

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component, affecting version 9.0.2.0.

What is CVE-2017-10398?

The vulnerability in the BaseMasterPage subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10398

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.4, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data.
Attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical and non-critical data within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10398

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with system access to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management.
Attacks exploiting this vulnerability can impact additional products and lead to unauthorized data access and modification.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.0.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with system access can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10398 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Restrict access to the system to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on best security practices and awareness.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management system to address known vulnerabilities and enhance security.