Vulnerability in Oracle Solaris Utility Affects Oracle Systems
CVE-2023-21985

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Solaris Operating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 April 2023

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the Utility component of Oracle Solaris, affecting versions 10 and 11. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges who has logged onto the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris operates to compromise the system. The attack necessitates human interaction from a third party, elevating its risk. Although the vulnerability is specific to Oracle Solaris, its exploitation could have far-reaching effects on associated products. Successful exploitation may enable an attacker to take control of Oracle Solaris, leading to potential disruptions and security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Solaris Operating System 10

Solaris Operating System 11

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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