CVE-2024-20999

Name: CVE-2024-20999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-16T22:15:13.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20999 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Zones). The supported version that is affected is 11. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Zones). The supported version that is affected is 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Solaris	11

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20999?

How severe is CVE-2024-20999?

CVE-2024-20999 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20999?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST