CVE-2019-3010VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-3010: Oracle Solaris Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Oracle SolarisSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 13.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3010 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2019-3010 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the XScreenSaver component of Oracle Solaris. It allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.

Summary

This vulnerability exists in the XScreenSaver component of Oracle Solaris and enables privilege escalation. The exact technical details and exploitation methods are unspecified. The vulnerability has been observed to be exploited in real-world attacks. No vendor advisory or patch information is available in the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Oracle Solaris system, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative access.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are available, monitor for updates from Oracle regarding Solaris security patches.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:51:15 UTC

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