SB2023011874 - Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris
Published: January 18, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023011874
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21900)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to manipulate or delete data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the NSSwitch component in Oracle Solaris. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or delete data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.