#VU39110 Input validation error in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit - CVE-2017-3584

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39110

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3584

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description

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

Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: RAS subsystems). The supported version that is affected is AK 2013. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) executes to compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). While the vulnerability is in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit: ak_2013

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97781
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292

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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.