CVE-2018-2607 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-2607 affecting Oracle Hospitality Guest Access. This vulnerability allows high privileged attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) attack. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (specifically the Base subcomponent) is affected by a vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system through HTTP.
Understanding CVE-2018-2607
This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Guest Access that could lead to a denial of service (DOS) attack.
What is CVE-2018-2607?
- Vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Base)
- Affected version: 4.2.1
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.9 (Availability impacts)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
The Impact of CVE-2018-2607
- Successful exploitation by a high privileged attacker with network access through HTTP can compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access
- Potential unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeated crashes, leading to a complete denial of service (DOS)
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2607
Oracle Hospitality Guest Access vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Easily exploitable vulnerability allowing a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access
- Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hospitality Guest Access
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 4.2.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
- Main impact on the availability of the system
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2018-2607.
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
- Regularly update and patch software components
- Conduct security audits and assessments periodically
- Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities