Vulnerability identifier: #VU71329

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21900

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to manipulate or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the NSSwitch component in Oracle Solaris. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or delete data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10 - 11

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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