CVE-2018-2763 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the NTPD subcomponent of the Solaris Operating System version 11.3 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker, potentially compromising Solaris.

Understanding CVE-2018-2763

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, affecting version 11.3.

What is CVE-2018-2763?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with access to Solaris infrastructure to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized data modifications.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2763

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can result in unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions of accessible data in Solaris. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.3, with integrity impacts being the main concern.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2763

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the NTPD subcomponent of Solaris version 11.3 allows unauthorized access to Solaris data, potentially leading to data compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solaris Operating System
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 11.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with access to Solaris infrastructure
Unauthorized modifications to Solaris data

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2763 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Restrict access to Solaris infrastructure to authorized personnel

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits
Implement least privilege access controls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly update Solaris systems to the latest versions for enhanced security