SB2017012824 - Input validation error in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3276)

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).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95544
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037641