CVE-2018-2623 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the User Interface component of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software.

Understanding CVE-2018-2623

This CVE affects versions of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software prior to 8.7.13.

What is CVE-2018-2623?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). It can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in the kit. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 9.3, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2623

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK)
Unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions on certain accessible data

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2623

The technical details of this CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) allows unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: Prior to 8.7.13

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-2623, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Oracle
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software is updated to version 8.7.13 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.