Vulnerability identifier: #VU62567

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21493

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 authenticated user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Kernel component in Oracle Solaris. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.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.