Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-3242 · published 27 January 2017

CVE-2017-3242: Oracle vm server improper input validation vulnerability

Oracle · Vm Server

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).

5.9 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 0.35% · top 73.8% CWE-20 · Improper input validation

5.9CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 1.9

0.35%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days

NoNot in CISA KEV

1Affected product versions listed by NVD

4References

17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

Vm Server Oracle

References

Link	Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html	PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95541
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html	PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95541

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-3242), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.