CVE-2017-3578 Privilege escalation in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software

High 8.8 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

A low-privileged attacker with local access can escalate privileges to fully compromise the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-3578?

CVE-2017-3578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software, published on 24 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: RAS subsystems). The supported version that is affected is AK 2013. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) executes to compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). While the vulnerability is in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit Software.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-3578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h567-qxw3-m4px.