CVE-2018-1171
First published: Mon Mar 19 2018(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Joyent SmartOS release-20170803-20170803T064301Z. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DTrace DOF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the host OS. Was ZDI-CAN-5106.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent SmartOS | =20170803-20170803t064301z | |
| Oracle Solaris | =10 | |
| Oracle Solaris | =11.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1171?
CVE-2018-1171 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Joyent SmartOS release-20170803-20170803T064301Z and Oracle Solaris 10 and 11.3.
How severe is CVE-2018-1171?
CVE-2018-1171 has a severity rating of 7, which is considered high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1171?
CVE-2018-1171 affects Joyent SmartOS release-20170803-20170803T064301Z, Oracle Solaris 10, and Oracle Solaris 11.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-1171?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit CVE-2018-1171.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2018-1171?
Please refer to the following references for information on available fixes or patches: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104799, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041303.
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