CVE-2020-2749 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems allows unauthorized access to data, impacting version 11.

Understanding CVE-2020-2749

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

What is CVE-2020-2749?

The vulnerability affects the SMF command svcbundle in Oracle Solaris version 11, allowing a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system with human interaction.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2749

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to Oracle Solaris data.
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 2.5, with integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2749

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Solaris with human interaction.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-2749.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle.
Monitor and restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Solaris systems.
Implement strong access controls and user authentication measures.

Patching and Updates

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