CVE-2019-3010: Oracle Solaris Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019
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Updated

Oracle Solaris component: XScreenSaver contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: XScreenSaver). The supported version that is affected is 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Solaris=11
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3010?

CVE-2019-3010 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation in Oracle Solaris XScreenSaver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3010?

To fix CVE-2019-3010, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Solaris version 11.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2019-3010?

CVE-2019-3010 specifically affects the XScreenSaver component of Oracle Solaris.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2019-3010?

Any user or organization running Oracle Solaris version 11 with the XScreenSaver component is potentially affected by CVE-2019-3010.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-3010?

CVE-2019-3010 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated access to the system.

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