CVE-2017-10353 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been identified in the Oracle Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically in the Suite8/RESTAPI subcomponent, with a vulnerable version of 1.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with low privileges and network access through HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data or a partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2017-10353

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications.

What is CVE-2017-10353?

The vulnerability affects the Oracle Hospitality Hotel Mobile component, particularly in the Suite8/RESTAPI subcomponent, version 1.1.
An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability.
Successful attacks could result in unauthorized access to critical data or a partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10353

The severity of this vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.1, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and availability.
Attackers could compromise the Oracle Hospitality Hotel Mobile, potentially leading to unauthorized access to important data or a partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10353

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Hotel Mobile.
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or a partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Hotel Mobile
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Vulnerable Version: 1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP
Unauthorized access to critical data or partial denial of service

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-10353.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable components.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle Corporation.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.