#VU75300 Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris - CVE-2023-21896
Published: April 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75300
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21896
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Oracle Solaris
Oracle Solaris
Software vendor:
Oracle
Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the NSSwitch component in Oracle Solaris. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.