What is the severity of CVE-2020-2944?

CVE-2020-2944 is classified as an easily exploitable low-severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2944?

To fix CVE-2020-2944, update Oracle Solaris to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2944?

The affected users are those running Oracle Solaris versions 10 and 11 with the Common Desktop Environment.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2944?

CVE-2020-2944 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-2020-2944 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2020-2944 requires a low privileged attacker to have local access to the Oracle Solaris infrastructure.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-2944

high

8.8

CWE

120

15/4/2020

27/9/2024

CVE-2020-2944

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Common Desktop Environment). Supported versions that are affected are 10 and 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=10
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2944?
CVE-2020-2944 is classified as an easily exploitable low-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2944?
To fix CVE-2020-2944, update Oracle Solaris to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2944?
The affected users are those running Oracle Solaris versions 10 and 11 with the Common Desktop Environment.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2944?
CVE-2020-2944 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-2944 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-2944 requires a low privileged attacker to have local access to the Oracle Solaris infrastructure.

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