CVE-2017-3623

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).

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 76.94% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory oracle.com
Affected: Oracle Corporation Solaris Operating System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97778 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155876/EBBISLAND-EBBSHAVE-6100-09-04-1441-Remote-Buffer-Overflow.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3623?
CVE-2017-3623 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3623?
To fix CVE-2017-3623, 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-2017-3623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~77% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3623?
CVE-2017-3623 affects Oracle Corporation Solaris Operating System.
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