CVE-2018-2858 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the HTTP data path subsystems of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite's Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component, affecting versions prior to 8.7.17. This vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to gain read access to a portion of the accessible data within the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK).

Understanding CVE-2018-2858

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software by Oracle Corporation.

What is CVE-2018-2858?

CVE-2018-2858 is a security vulnerability in the HTTP data path subsystems of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software, allowing attackers to compromise the system via HTTP without authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2858

The vulnerability, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3, can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of data within the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK).

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2858

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the HTTP data path subsystems of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: Prior to 8.7.17

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized read access to data within the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK).

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2858 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software to version 8.7.17 or higher.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms for network access.
Regularly audit and review system logs for any unauthorized access attempts.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.