SB2018071831 - Input validation error in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2901)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel). Supported versions that are affected are 10 and 11.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via DHCP to compromise Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Solaris. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104810
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041303