What is the severity of CVE-2024-20946?

CVE-2024-20946 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by low privileged attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20946?

To fix CVE-2024-20946, apply the latest security patches released by Oracle for Solaris 11.

What versions of Oracle Solaris are affected by CVE-2024-20946?

CVE-2024-20946 affects Oracle Solaris version 11.

Can CVE-2024-20946 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-20946 requires local access, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20946?

Any organizations using Oracle Solaris 11 in their infrastructure may be affected by CVE-2024-20946.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20946

medium

5.5

EPSS

0.043%

16/1/2024

27/11/2024

CVE-2024-20946

First published: Tue Jan 16 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Kernel). 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20946?
CVE-2024-20946 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20946?
To fix CVE-2024-20946, apply the latest security patches released by Oracle for Solaris 11.
What versions of Oracle Solaris are affected by CVE-2024-20946?
CVE-2024-20946 affects Oracle Solaris version 11.
Can CVE-2024-20946 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-20946 requires local access, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20946?
Any organizations using Oracle Solaris 11 in their infrastructure may be affected by CVE-2024-20946.

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