CVE-2018-2918 Auth bypass in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software

High 7.5 Published 18 Jul 2018 Updated 2 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit via network access, leading to full system takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-2918?

CVE-2018-2918 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software, published on 18 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: API frameworks). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 8.7.18. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2918?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2918?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2918 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-2918 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2918 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmvp-993j-38fx.