CVE-2018-2924 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-2924, a vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software by Oracle Corporation. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the API frameworks of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component, part of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the kit, impacting data integrity and availability.
Understanding CVE-2018-2924
This CVE identifies a security flaw in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software.
What is CVE-2018-2924?
The vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software allows unauthorized access to data and potential denial of service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2924
- Unauthorized access to modify, add, or delete data accessible through the kit
- Unauthorized access to read a subset of the kit's data
- Partial denial of service for the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK)
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.7, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2924
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the kit, potentially impacting additional products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Versions Affected: Prior to 8.7.18
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) is running.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2924 is crucial for maintaining data security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software to version 8.7.18 or higher
- Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure where the kit is deployed
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update security policies and access controls
- Conduct security training for staff to prevent unauthorized access
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability