Input validation error in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2019-3010

Vulnerability details

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

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: XScreenSaver). The supported version that is affected is 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2019-3010

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

• Exploit #5870 - Solaris 11.4 - xscreensaver Privilege Escalation (June 17, 2021)
• Exploit #5872 - Solaris xscreensaver 11.4 - Privilege Escalation (June 17, 2021)

External References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154960/Solaris-xscreensaver-Privilege-Escalation.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/39
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html

Related Security Bulletins

• Input validation error in Oracle Solaris