Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent | Smartos | 20170803-20170803t064301z |
| Oracle | Solaris | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104799Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041303Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000608188Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104799Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041303Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000608188Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-236Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1171?
CVE-2018-1171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). 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 l...
How severe is CVE-2018-1171?
CVE-2018-1171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joyent Smartos, Oracle Solaris.