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Is CVE-2019-3010 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 May 2022

Gociux · Oracle Solaris · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2019-3010, Oracle Solaris Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 May 2022, 952 days after it was published. It affects Oracle Solaris. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 25 May 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 5%very likely to be exploited
severity8.8CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due15 Jun 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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

VendorOracle (46 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductSolaris
VulnerabilityOracle Solaris Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Weaknessnot specified
Published16 Oct 2019
Added to KEV25 May 2022
Reported by (CNA)oracle

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Solaris in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Oracle CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 16 Oct 2019.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Oracle.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2019-3010 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-3010 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 May 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2019-3010 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3010?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Oracle's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Solaris and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in May 2022 · Oracle scorecard · act-now radar.

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