CVE-2018-2906 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the Hardware Management Pack component of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically in the Ipmitool subcomponent, affects version 11.3.

Understanding CVE-2018-2906

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Hardware Management Pack component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, impacting version 11.3.

What is CVE-2018-2906?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via IPMI to compromise the Hardware Management Pack.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a subset of the data within the Hardware Management Pack.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2906

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 3.7 (Confidentiality impact).
The main impact is on confidentiality, with a CVSS Vector of (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2906

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects the Hardware Management Pack component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically in the Ipmitool subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SSM - (ssm_host_apps) HMP: Hardware Management Pack
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.3

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via IPMI can compromise the Hardware Management Pack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches and updates promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Refer to the vendor's security advisory for patching instructions and updates.