VDB-95696 · CVE-2017-3242 · BID 95541

Oracle VM Server 3.2/3.4 on SPARC LDOM Manager input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle VM Server 3.2/3.4 on SPARC. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component LDOM Manager. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-3242. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle VM Server 3.2/3.4 on SPARC. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component LDOM Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was released 01/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-3242 since 12/06/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95541†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95550, VDB-95551, VDB-95552 and VDB-95553. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95696
SecurityFocus: 95541 - Oracle VM Server for SPARC CVE-2017-3242 Local Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3242 - Oracle - Sun Systems Products Suite - Unspecified Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2017 14:16
Updated: 05/15/2026 10:13
Changes: 01/19/2017 14:16 (72), 07/26/2020 16:13 (7), 11/02/2022 14:42 (4), 05/15/2026 10:13 (15)
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