CVE-2017-10050 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, affecting versions 8.10.1 and 8.10.2. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2017-10050

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in Oracle Hospitality Suite8, potentially impacting critical data and system integrity.

What is CVE-2017-10050?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suite8 allows unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data through the system. It requires network access via HTTP and human interaction for successful exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10050

Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over all accessible data within Oracle Hospitality Suite8.
Attackers may perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions on certain data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10050

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suite8 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially impacting critical data and system integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Suite8
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.10.1, 8.10.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access via HTTP.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
Unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data can be achieved.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10050 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Oracle may release patches to address the vulnerability.
Regularly check for updates and apply them to ensure system security.