#VU39787 Input validation error in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2017-3276

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39787

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3276

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel Zones virtualized block driver). 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 of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Solaris accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Solaris. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.7 (Integrity and Availability impacts).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11.3

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95544
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037641

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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.