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6.1

Solaris 11.3 local users can disrupt system stability

CVE-2016-5606 · published 10 years ago
Summary

On Solaris 11.3, a user who already has access to the server could tamper with the operating system or cause it to stop working properly. This could lead to loss of data integrity and service downtime. Install the latest security updates from Oracle as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle solaris 11.3
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11.3 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Kernel Zones.
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11.3 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Kernel Zones.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published25 Oct 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-5606 · NVD
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