Is CVE-2019-3010 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-3010 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-3010 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-3010 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3010?

CVE-2019-3010 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-3010

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:48.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.7th

Official Description

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

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Solaris Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris XScreenSaver allows for privilege escalation, meaning an attacker could gain higher access rights on the system. With a high EPSS score of 0.48179 and its presence in CISA's KEV, this vulnerability poses a significant and urgent risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates for Oracle Solaris to address this privilege escalation vulnerability. Regularly review and update system configurations to minimize attack surfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3010 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-3010 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.