CVE-2018-2827 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been identified in the Profile subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically affecting the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 component.

Understanding CVE-2018-2827

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suite8 that could be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

What is CVE-2018-2827?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suite8 allows unauthorized access to critical data, full access to all data in the suite, and the ability to modify, insert, or delete data. It may also lead to frequent crashes or denial of service attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2827

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data, full access to all data in Oracle Hospitality Suite8, and the ability to manipulate data within the suite. It can also cause frequent crashes or hang-ups, impacting the availability of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2827

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suite8 allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Suite8
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: 8.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks require human interaction
Unauthorized access to critical data and full control over the Oracle Hospitality Suite8

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2827 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
Restrict network access to critical systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks
Implement access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released security updates to address this vulnerability
Ensure all systems running Oracle Hospitality Suite8 are updated with the latest patches