CVE-2017-10079 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Hospitality Suites Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access through HTTP. This CVE has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1.

Understanding CVE-2017-10079

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suites Management can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and compromise of the system.

What is CVE-2017-10079?

The Oracle Hospitality Suites Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability in version 3.7 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10079

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized manipulation of data in Oracle Hospitality Suites Management.
Attackers can gain unauthorized access to system data, including the ability to update, insert, or delete data.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, impacting system confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10079

The technical details of the vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Suites Management.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Suites Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications.
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Suites Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 3.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access through HTTP.
Human interaction from someone other than the attacker is needed for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-10079.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle Corporation.
Apply security updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities.