CVE-2018-2930 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite allows unauthorized attackers to compromise Solaris Cluster, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

Understanding CVE-2018-2930

This CVE affects versions 3.3 and 4.3 of Solaris Cluster, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2018-2930?

The vulnerability in the NAS device addition subcomponent of Solaris Cluster allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via RPC to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2930

Successful exploitation can result in the complete takeover of Solaris Cluster.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating critical impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2930

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise Solaris Cluster through the NAS device addition subcomponent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Cluster
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 3.3 and 4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via RPC can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2930 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Solaris Cluster and related components.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches released by Oracle for Solaris Cluster.
Regularly update the system to mitigate known vulnerabilities.