#VU35674 Improper access control in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2019-2804

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35674

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2804

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

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

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Filesystem). Supported versions that are affected are 11.4 and 10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10.0 - 11.4

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

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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.