Input validation error in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2018-2578

Detailed vulnerability description

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

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel). The supported version that is affected is 11.3. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Solaris executes to compromise Solaris. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Solaris. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

How to mitigate CVE-2018-2578

Sources

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102611
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040215