What is the severity of CVE-2017-3242?

CVE-2017-3242 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting Oracle VM Server versions 3.2 and 3.4.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3242?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3242, you should apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Oracle VM Server.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-3242?

CVE-2017-3242 affects low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM Server is deployed.

What versions of Oracle VM Server are affected by CVE-2017-3242?

The affected versions of Oracle VM Server for Sparc are 3.2 and 3.4.

What component does CVE-2017-3242 impact in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite?

CVE-2017-3242 impacts the LDOM Manager component of Oracle VM Server for Sparc.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3242

medium

5.9

CWE

27/1/2017

9/10/2024

CVE-2017-3242: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jan 27 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM Server for Sparc component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: LDOM Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 3.2 and 3.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM Server for Sparc executes to compromise Oracle VM Server for Sparc. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM Server for Sparc, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM Server for Sparc. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.9 (Availability impacts).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM Server	=3.2
Oracle VM Server	=3.4

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3242?
CVE-2017-3242 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting Oracle VM Server versions 3.2 and 3.4.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3242?
To mitigate CVE-2017-3242, you should apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Oracle VM Server.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-3242?
CVE-2017-3242 affects low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM Server is deployed.
What versions of Oracle VM Server are affected by CVE-2017-3242?
The affected versions of Oracle VM Server for Sparc are 3.2 and 3.4.
What component does CVE-2017-3242 impact in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite?
CVE-2017-3242 impacts the LDOM Manager component of Oracle VM Server for Sparc.

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