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CVE-2017-3242 Detail

Description

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).


Metrics

 
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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95541
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95541

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-3242
NVD Published Date:
01/27/2017
NVD Last Modified:
04/19/2025
Source:
Oracle