CVE-2020-14818 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Utility) affects version 11, allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via SSH.

Understanding CVE-2020-14818

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Solaris that could lead to unauthorized access to system data.

What is CVE-2020-14818?

The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris allows a low privileged attacker with network access via SSH to compromise the system. Successful attacks may impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14818

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 3.0 (Integrity impacts)
Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized data access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14818

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Oracle Solaris data via SSH, impacting system integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14818 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.
Restrict SSH access to trusted users.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your system.
Conduct security training for users to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement patches as soon as they are released.