Security restrictions bypass in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2018-2763

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11910

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2763

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Solaris NTPD component due to improper security restrictions. A local attacker can partially modify data.

Oracle Solaris

Install update from vendor's website.

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Sun Systems Products