Vulnerability in Oracle Solaris NSSwitch Component Affects Multiple Oracle Products

CVE-2023-21900

What is CVE-2023-21900?

This vulnerability affects Oracle Solaris, specifically within the NSSwitch component, allowing high privileged attackers with network access to exploit it. Although the attack requires human interaction from an individual other than the attacker, it poses a significant risk to all Oracle Solaris users. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletes of sensitive data and may result in a partial denial of service, hindering system functionality. Affected versions are Oracle Solaris 10 and 11, and the scope of potential impact can extend beyond just this platform.

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