Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2020-2944
Published: April 23, 2020 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27271
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2944
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Common Desktop Environment component in Oracle Solaris. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Oracle Solaris
How to mitigate CVE-2020-2944
Install updates from vendor's website.