CVE-2018-2903 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite has been identified, affecting versions 10 and 11.3 of the Solaris Operating System.

Understanding CVE-2018-2903

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the Solaris Kernel subcomponent, allowing high-privileged attackers to compromise Solaris systems.

What is CVE-2018-2903?

The vulnerability in the Solaris Kernel subcomponent of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite impacts Solaris versions 10 and 11.3. It is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.4, specifically impacting confidentiality.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2903

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Solaris accessible data. Attackers with high privileges can compromise Solaris systems by exploiting this vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2903

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high-privileged attacker who has logged into the Solaris infrastructure to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Operating System
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 10, 11.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with high privileges can exploit the vulnerability by logging into the Solaris infrastructure, compromising the system and gaining unauthorized data access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2903 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities that could indicate an exploitation attempt.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict high-privileged access to critical systems.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update Solaris systems with the latest security patches and updates to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.