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CVE-2017-3623

10.0 · CRITICAL

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Kernel RPC).

Published Apr 24, 2017EPSS 22.53%

Overview

CVE-2017-3623 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/155876/EBBISLAND-EBBSHAVE-6100-09-04-1441-Remote-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97778Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038292Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/155876/EBBISLAND-EBBSHAVE-6100-09-04-1441-Remote-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97778Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038292

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3623?

CVE-2017-3623 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-3623?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-3623?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-3623?

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