CVE-2019-2765 : What You Need to Know
Discover the impact of CVE-2019-2765 on Oracle Solaris versions 10 and 11. Learn about the exploitation mechanism, mitigation steps, and long-term security practices to safeguard your system.
A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Systems' Oracle Solaris product, affecting versions 10 and 11, specifically in the Filesystem component. This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized actions and a partial denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2019-2765
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle Solaris, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What is CVE-2019-2765?
The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2765
- Unauthorized actions like updating, inserting, or deleting data may occur
- Unauthorized reading of accessible data
- Potential partial denial of service for Oracle Solaris
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2765
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Solaris affects versions 10 and 11, allowing unauthorized access and potential data manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Solaris Operating System
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 10, 11
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low privileged attacker with logon access required
- Compromise of Oracle Solaris possible
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2765.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor and restrict logon access
- Apply security patches promptly
- Implement least privilege access controls
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for staff
- Conduct vulnerability assessments
- Implement network segmentation
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for security updates
- Apply patches provided by Oracle Corporation