CVE-2017-3474 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the Solaris Operating System vulnerability (CVE-2017-3474) affecting version 11.3. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
A security flaw has been discovered in the Zone subcomponent of the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, affecting version 11.3 of Solaris.
Understanding CVE-2017-3474
This CVE-2017-3474 vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with login credentials to compromise Solaris, potentially leading to unauthorized access to Solaris data.
What is CVE-2017-3474?
- Vulnerability in the Solaris component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Zone)
- Affected version: 11.3
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 3.3 (Confidentiality impact)
The Impact of CVE-2017-3474
- Allows unauthorized read access to a subset of Solaris data
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3474
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Easily exploitable by a low privileged attacker with login credentials
- Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to Solaris data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Solaris Operating System
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 11.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with login credentials can compromise Solaris
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your system from CVE-2017-3474 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts
- Limit user privileges to minimize the impact of potential attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Solaris systems
- Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication
- Conduct security training for users to prevent social engineering attacks
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability