Vulnerability identifier: #VU17060

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2412

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw in the Object Store component. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit: 8.7.13 - 8.7.17

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html#AppendixEM

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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