CVE-2018-2568

CVE-2018-2568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS to compromise Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2568?
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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS to compromise Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2018-2568?
CVE-2018-2568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-2568 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2568?
CVE-2018-2568 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-2018-2568?
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-2018-2568 published?
CVE-2018-2568 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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