CVE-2018-2901:Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel) allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via DHCP to compromise Solaris versions 10 and 11.2, resulting in a partial denial of service.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2901 affects the Solaris Operating System versions 10 and 11.2. It is classified as a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access via DHCP to compromise Solaris. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) on the Solaris system. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.7, with availability impacts. The CVSS Vector associated with this vulnerability is (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Overview

This vulnerability in Solaris allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via DHCP to compromise the system, potentially leading to a partial denial of service. The affected versions are Solaris 10 and 11.2. The vulnerability is considered difficult to exploit.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation for the affected Solaris versions 10 and 11.2. System administrators should ensure that their Solaris systems are up to date with the latest security fixes to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104810
  2. Oracle Security Advisory: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
  3. SecurityTracker ID: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041303

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  4. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  5. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  6. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  7. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  8. Construction
    Construction
  9. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  10. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  11. Information
    Information
  12. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  13. Mining
    Mining
  14. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  15. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  16. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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