SB2017042421 - Input validation error in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3551)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Smartcard Libraries). The supported version that is affected is 11.3. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Solaris executes to compromise Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Solaris as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Solaris accessible data and unauthorized read access to a subset of Solaris accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97821
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292