SB2019101626 - Input validation error in Oracle Solaris

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3010)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: XScreenSaver). The supported version that is affected is 11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Solaris, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. 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).

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154960/Solaris-xscreensaver-Privilege-Escalation.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/39
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html