Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-22023
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Oracle Solaris
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU78435

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22023

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Device Driver Interface component in Oracle Solaris. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2023.html?1428


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.



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