Improper input validation in Oracle LDOMS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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).
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | LDOMS | 3.2; 3.4 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- LDOMS VendorOracle Affected 3.2; 3.4 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-3242
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-p4x5-v2ff-r639
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Sources
- CVE-2017-3242 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-3242 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-p4x5-v2ff-r639 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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