CVE-2020-14758 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Kernel) has been identified, affecting version 11.

Understanding CVE-2020-14758

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Solaris that allows a low-privileged attacker with logon access to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2020-14758?

The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris version 11 allows unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all accessible data, and the ability to cause a partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14758

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all Oracle Solaris data, and the ability to cause a partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14758

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris version 11 allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: Low
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.6 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14758 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts
Educate users on security best practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems
Implement least privilege access controls
Conduct security training for employees

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates from Oracle
Apply patches as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability