CVE-2018-3273 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Solaris component of the Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, affecting version 11.3 of the Solaris Operating System.

Understanding CVE-2018-3273

This CVE-2018-3273 vulnerability impacts the Remote Administration Daemon (RAD) subcomponent within Solaris.

What is CVE-2018-3273?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access through multiple protocols to compromise Solaris. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a third party and can lead to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3273

If exploited, unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical and accessible data in Solaris can occur. It may also result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.1, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3273

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite affects version 11.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Solaris through network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Operating System
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access through multiple protocols
Human interaction from a third party is necessary for successful exploitation
Unauthorized manipulation, creation, or deletion of critical and accessible data can occur

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3273 requires immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Solaris systems
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Conduct security training to educate users on potential threats

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for security advisories and updates from Oracle