CVE-2017-3242

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM Server for Sparc component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: LDOM Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 3.2 and 3.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM Server for Sparc executes to compromise Oracle VM Server for Sparc. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM Server for Sparc, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM Server for Sparc. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.9 (Availability impacts).

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory oracle.com
Affected: Oracle LDOMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95541 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3242?
CVE-2017-3242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3242?
To fix CVE-2017-3242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3242?
CVE-2017-3242 affects Oracle LDOMS.
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