CVE-2018-2937 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security flaw has been identified in the User Interface component of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2018-2937

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software, affecting versions prior to 8.7.19.

What is CVE-2018-2937?

The vulnerability in the User Interface component of the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) allows an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to manipulate data within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2937

Severity rated as 5.3 on the CVSS 3.0 Base Score (with integrity impacts).
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data manipulation within the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK).

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2937

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) and manipulate accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: Any version prior to 8.7.19

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers can exploit this vulnerability through network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized data manipulation capabilities within the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK).

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-2937 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) software to version 8.7.19 or higher.
Restrict network access to the vulnerable component.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly audit and review system logs for any unusual activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.