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CVE-2018-2923 : Security Advisory and Response

Learn about CVE-2018-2923 affecting Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software. Find out how a highly privileged attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized data access.

Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software prior to version 8.7.20 is vulnerable to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2018-2923

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite.

What is CVE-2018-2923?

The vulnerability allows a highly privileged attacker to compromise the Kit and gain unauthorized read access to some data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2923

        Confidentiality impact rated at a base score of 2.3 according to CVSS 3.0
        Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized data access within the Kit

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2923

The vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

        Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component
        Allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the Kit

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software
        Vendor: Oracle Corporation
        Versions Affected: Prior to 8.7.20

Exploitation Mechanism

        Attacker with access to the infrastructure can exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2018-2923 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Update Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software to version 8.7.20 or higher
        Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly review and update security configurations
        Conduct security training for staff members

Patching and Updates

        Apply security patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation

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