CVE-2012-1691: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published May 3, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Kernel/Privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.11
Remediation
Event History
May 3, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1691?
CVE-2012-1691 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1691?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1691, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Sun Solaris 11.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-1691?
Local users of Oracle Sun Solaris 11 are affected by CVE-2012-1691, particularly those with kernel privilege access.
4
What can attackers do with CVE-2012-1691?
Attackers leveraging CVE-2012-1691 can potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
5
When was CVE-2012-1691 disclosed?
CVE-2012-1691 was disclosed in April 2012 as part of Oracle's Critical Patch Update.