CVE-2018-2566

CVE-2018-2566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Remote Console Application). Supported versions that are affected are 3.x and 4.x. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2566?
Vulnerability in the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Remote Console Application). Supported versions that are affected are 3.x and 4.x. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2018-2566?
CVE-2018-2566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2566 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2566?
CVE-2018-2566 primarily affects Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2566?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-2566 published?
CVE-2018-2566 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (25)

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