CVE-2018-2568 : Security Advisory and Response

The Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite has a vulnerability affecting versions 3.x and 4.x, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Understanding CVE-2018-2568

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

What is CVE-2018-2568?

The vulnerability in ILOM allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS to compromise the system, enabling unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2568

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data manipulation within ILOM, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 7.3, indicating significant impacts on the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2568

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise ILOM through network access, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SSM - (hot-tamale) ILOM: Integrated Lights Out Manager
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 3.x, 4.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via TLS can exploit the vulnerability to compromise ILOM.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2568 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual system behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware components.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure to critical systems.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability; ensure timely installation to mitigate the risk.