Learn about CVE-2018-2917 affecting Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software from Oracle Corporation. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in the API frameworks component of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK), part of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, affecting versions prior to 8.7.18. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access through multiple protocols, potentially leading to a compromise of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit.
Understanding CVE-2018-2917
This CVE-2018-2917 vulnerability impacts the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software from Oracle Corporation.
What is CVE-2018-2917?
The vulnerability in the API frameworks component of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in a partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2917
The severity of this vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3, with an impact on availability. If successfully exploited, it can lead to unauthorized partial denial of access to the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2917
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2018-2917 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite allows unauthorized access and potential denial of service attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access through multiple protocols, leading to a compromise of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-2917, follow these mitigation and prevention strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software is updated to version 8.7.18 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.