CVE-2017-10403 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 8.5.1 and 9.0.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-10403

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics component, potentially impacting system integrity and availability.

What is CVE-2017-10403?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can lead to a complete system takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10403

The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics system.
Successful attacks could result in a complete takeover of the system.
Other associated products may also be significantly impacted if this vulnerability is exploited.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10403

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects the Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics component, specifically the iQuery subcomponent.
Affected versions are 8.5.1 and 9.0.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Reporting and Analytics
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.5.1, 9.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10403 is crucial to prevent potential security breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the Oracle Hospitality Reporting and Analytics system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of updates.