Kernel Vulnerability in Oracle Solaris Product by Oracle Systems
CVE-2022-39401

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Solaris Operating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 October 2022

Summary

A security flaw in Oracle Solaris, specifically within its kernel component, allows a low-privileged authenticated user to exploit the system. This vulnerability can lead to service disruptions, causing the operating system to hang or crash repeatedly. If successfully exploited, it may enable attackers to carry out denial-of-service attacks on Oracle Solaris environments.

Affected Version(s)

Solaris Operating System 11

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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