Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Solaris

Published: 2023-04-18

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	6
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-21928 CVE-2023-22003 CVE-2023-21984 CVE-2023-21896 CVE-2023-21985 CVE-2023-21948
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Oracle Solaris Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75303

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21928

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the IPS repository daemon component in Oracle Solaris. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

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.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75302

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22003

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Utility component in Oracle Solaris. A local non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10 - 11

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

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.

3) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75301

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21984

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Libraries component in Oracle Solaris. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 11

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75300

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [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 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10 - 11

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

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.

5) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75299

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21985

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Utility component in Oracle Solaris. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10 - 11

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

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.

6) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU75298

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21948

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle Solaris. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Solaris: 10

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html?1428

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.