CVE-2017-10223 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality Materials Control component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 8.31.4 and 8.32.0, allowing unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-10223

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Materials Control component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, impacting versions 8.31.4 and 8.32.0.

What is CVE-2017-10223?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Hospitality Materials Control system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10223

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data within Oracle Hospitality Materials Control.
It can also lead to unauthorized read access to a portion of the accessible data.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.4, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10223

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Materials Control allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data, posing risks to confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Hospitality Materials Control versions 8.31.4 and 8.32.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10223 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

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