Vulnerability identifier: #VU11906

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2563

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Solaris
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Solaris LDAP Library component due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can partially access and partially modify data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 8 - 11.3

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.