Input validation error in Oracle Solaris

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU44598

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2292

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local #AU# to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 9 and 11 Express allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to xscreensaver.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 9 - 11_express

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://osvdb.org/76462
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2011-330135.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50268

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.