CVE-2017-3623 Other in Solaris Operating System

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can compromise Solaris systems via the Kernel RPC component, leading to full system takeover.

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

What is CVE-2017-3623?

CVE-2017-3623 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Solaris, published on 24 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel RPC). For supported versions that are affected see note. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 takeover of Solaris. Note: CVE-2017-3623 is assigned for "Ebbisland". Solaris 10 systems which have had any Kernel patch installed after, or updated via patching tools since 2012-01-26 are not impacted. Also, any Solaris 10 system installed with Solaris 10 1/13 (Solaris 10 Update 11) are not vulnerable. Solaris 11 is not impacted by this issue. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3623?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3623 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-3623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Oracle Solaris vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79mg-vr9v-4r75.