Vulnerability identifier: #VU8882

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3588

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Solaris Cluster
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attack to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Solaris Cluster HA for MySQL component. A local attacker can obtain and modify data, and trigger partial denial of service with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solaris Cluster: 3.3 - 4.3

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

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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.