CVE-2020-14783 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality RES 3700 version 5.7 allows unauthorized access, potentially compromising data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14783

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality RES 3700, impacting version 5.7.

What is CVE-2020-14783?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality RES 3700 (component: CAL) version 5.7 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized read access to specific data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14783

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3 (Medium severity, with confidentiality impacts)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14783

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Oracle Hospitality RES 3700 version 5.7, potentially leading to data compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality RES 3700
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 5.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong network security measures to limit unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to ensure system security.