CVE-2017-10425 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Hospitality Simphony component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9, allowing unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-10425

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Simphony component, impacting versions 2.6 to 2.9.

What is CVE-2017-10425?

The vulnerability in the Service Host subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Simphony allows attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10425

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
Attackers can gain unauthorized access to certain data in Oracle Hospitality Simphony
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete actions may occur
Unauthorized read access to a subset of the data is possible

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10425

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Simphony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Unauthorized actions include update, insert, delete, and read access to Oracle Hospitality Simphony data

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10425 is crucial for maintaining security.

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 for staff to recognize and report potential threats

Patching and Updates

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