Vulnerability identifier: #VU40629

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4837

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 #AU# to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11.2 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Utility/Security.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11.2

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033881

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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.