SB2017012825 - Improper access control in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8330)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel). The supported version that is affected is 11.3. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Solaris accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95572
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037641