CVE-2024-20999

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Zones). The supported version that is affected is 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory oracle.com
Affected: Oracle Corporation Solaris Operating System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20999?
CVE-2024-20999 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20999?
To fix CVE-2024-20999, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-20999 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-20999 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-20999?
CVE-2024-20999 affects Oracle Corporation Solaris Operating System.
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