CVE-2026-101537

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Remote Code Execution in Oracle Solaris

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-11-05

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: Utility). The supported version that is affected is 11.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-11-05

Generated

2026-11-10

AI Q&A

2026-10-21

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-08

NVD

CVE-2026-101537

EUVD

EUVD-2026-105948

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	solaris	11.4

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
CWE-287	When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 11.4 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to remotely compromise the system. Successful exploitation could lead to complete takeover of the affected system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable Oracle Solaris 11.4 systems. Use commands like 'pkg info entire' to verify Solaris version and 'svcs -a' to inspect running services. Monitor network traffic for unusual TCP connections targeting Solaris systems.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle Solaris 11.4, an attacker could gain full control over your system without needing credentials. This could lead to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations using Solaris 11.4 may face compliance violations and penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Solaris patches immediately. Restrict network access to TCP ports used by Oracle Solaris. Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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