CVE-2012-3165: Low severity sunos vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2012
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10, and 11 allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to mailx.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun SunOS=5.9
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.11

Event History

Oct 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3165?

The severity of CVE-2012-3165 is classified as critical due to its potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3165?

To fix CVE-2012-3165, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected Sun Solaris versions.

3

What versions of Sun Solaris are affected by CVE-2012-3165?

CVE-2012-3165 affects Sun Solaris versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-3165?

CVE-2012-3165 can lead to unauthorized access that compromises data confidentiality and integrity.

5

Who can be affected by CVE-2012-3165?

Local users on affected Sun Solaris systems are at risk from CVE-2012-3165 due to the unspecified nature of the vulnerability.

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