CVE-2018-2701 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-2701 affecting Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
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-2018-2701
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Emergency Response System subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management.
What is CVE-2018-2701?
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management system. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2701
- Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
- The vulnerability can significantly impact additional products
- Unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data
- Unauthorized updating, inserting, or deleting of data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
- CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N)
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2701
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Emergency Response System subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management allows unauthorized access and control over critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 9.0.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access through HTTP, compromising the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2701 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software components
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Implement timely updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities