CVE-2017-3573 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP. This CVE affects versions 5.4.0.x to 5.5.1.x.

Understanding CVE-2017-3573

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What is CVE-2017-3573?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services via HTTP, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3573

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access and manipulation within Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services.
The vulnerability may affect additional products beyond Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3573

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 5.4.0.x, 5.4.1.x, 5.4.2.x, 5.4.3.x, 5.5.0.x, 5.5.1.x

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction and may impact additional products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3573 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 vulnerable components.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle.
Keep systems up to date with the latest security configurations.