CVE-2020-14871: Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) Unspecified Vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Pluggable authentication module). Supported versions that are affected are 10 and 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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. Note: This CVE is not exploitable for Solaris 11.1 and later releases, and ZFSSA 8.7 and later releases, thus the CVSS Base Score is 0.0. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Other sources

Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit contain an unspecified vulnerability causing high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

CISA

Affected Software

3 affected components
Oracle Solaris>=10<11.1
Oracle Solaris=9
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Solaris to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.7

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14871?

CVE-2020-14871 is rated as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14871?

To fix CVE-2020-14871, update your Oracle Solaris system to the latest version provided by Oracle.

3

Which versions of Oracle Solaris are affected by CVE-2020-14871?

CVE-2020-14871 affects Oracle Solaris versions 10 and 11.

4

Can CVE-2020-14871 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14871 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with network access.

5

What component is affected by CVE-2020-14871?

CVE-2020-14871 impacts the Pluggable Authentication Module in Oracle Solaris.

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