CVE-2017-3574 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 5.4.0.x to 5.5.1.x. An attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2017-3574

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

What is CVE-2017-3574?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services enables a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3574

Exploitable vulnerability with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.1
Allows unauthorized access to critical data
Compromise of all accessible data in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Unauthorized privileges for data manipulation

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3574

The technical aspects of the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services allows attackers to compromise the system through HTTP, risking unauthorized data access and manipulation.

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

Low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Unauthorized access to critical data
Complete access to all accessible data
Unauthorized privileges for data manipulation

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-3574.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits
Employee training on cybersecurity best practices
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
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