CVE-2019-2820 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically in the Gnuplot subcomponent. The affected version is 11.4, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.3.

Understanding CVE-2019-2820

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle Solaris that could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2019-2820?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (Gnuplot subcomponent) affects version 11.4. It can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with login access to the infrastructure, requiring the involvement of a third-party individual for successful exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2820

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the compromise of Oracle Solaris, with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2820

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with login access to compromise Oracle Solaris, requiring human interaction from a third-party individual for successful attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Operating System
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 11.4

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs login access to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris is running.
Successful exploitation requires the involvement of a third-party individual.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2820 involves immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure running Oracle Solaris.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Stay informed about security updates and patches.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Train employees on security best practices.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation.