CVE-2018-2808 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Kernel subcomponent of the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, affecting version 11.3 of the Solaris Operating System.

Understanding CVE-2018-2808

This CVE-2018-2808 vulnerability impacts the Solaris Operating System, specifically version 11.3, and poses a risk of denial of service due to unauthorized actions.

What is CVE-2018-2808?

The vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite allows a low privileged attacker with access to compromise Solaris, potentially leading to system crashes or hangs.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2808

Successful exploitation can result in denial of service by causing Solaris to hang or crash frequently.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.0, focusing on availability impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2808

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE-2018-2808 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Solaris if they have access to the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Solaris Operating System version 11.3 is affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2808 is crucial to prevent denial of service attacks.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply relevant patches and updates provided by Oracle.
Restrict access to the Solaris infrastructure to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle and promptly apply recommended patches to mitigate the vulnerability.