CVE-2018-2697 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting version 9.0.4.0.

Understanding CVE-2018-2697

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management that could be exploited by unauthorized attackers with network access through HTTP.

What is CVE-2018-2697?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management allows attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2697

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 9.1, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2697

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.0.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network access via HTTP
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-2697, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly