CVE-2017-3622: High severity Oracle Solaris vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Common Desktop Environment (CDE)). The supported version that is affected is 10. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Solaris executes to compromise Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Solaris. Note: CVE-2017-3622 is assigned for the "Extremeparr". CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle Solaris=10

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3622?

CVE-2017-3622 is rated as easily exploitable, allowing low privileged attackers to leverage the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3622?

To remediate CVE-2017-3622, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 10.

3

What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2017-3622?

CVE-2017-3622 specifically affects Oracle Solaris version 10.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2017-3622?

CVE-2017-3622 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with access to the Solaris infrastructure.

5

What component is involved in CVE-2017-3622?

CVE-2017-3622 involves a vulnerability in the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) of the Oracle Solaris component.

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