CVE-2017-3510 Missing authorization in Solaris Operating System

Critical 9.6 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

Low-privileged attackers can modify or delete critical data in Solaris Kernel Zones via network access due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-3510?

CVE-2017-3510 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Solaris, published on 24 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel Zones virtualized NIC driver). The supported version that is affected is 11.3. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Solaris. While the vulnerability is in Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Solaris accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3510?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3510?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3510 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-3510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjpm-fwv2-wchc.