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ID:6478 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2020-14871
ID:6478 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2020-14871
Published: June 28, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47887
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14871
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Oracle Solaris
Oracle Solaris
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Pluggable authentication module (PAM) component in Oracle Solaris. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.