CVE-2019-2961 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Solaris version 11 has a vulnerability in the SMF services & legacy daemons component that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker. This CVE has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.6.

Understanding CVE-2019-2961

This CVE affects the Solaris Operating System by Oracle Corporation.

What is CVE-2019-2961?

CVE-2019-2961 is a vulnerability in Oracle Solaris version 11, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of data.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2961

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.6, affecting integrity and availability.
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to Solaris data and partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2961

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris version 11 allows attackers with login access to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Operating System
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with login access can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2961 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to Solaris systems.
Apply security patches and updates promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Regularly audit system logs for unusual activities.

Patching and Updates

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