CVE-2019-2867: Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Oracle VirtualBox. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the shadergetregistersused function. 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 escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor.
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Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2867?
CVE-2019-2867 is a vulnerability in Oracle VirtualBox that allows a high privileged attacker to escalate their privileges.
How does the Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2019-2867) affect me?
If you are using Oracle VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.32 or 6.0.10, you may be affected by this vulnerability.
How severe is the Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2019-2867)?
The severity of CVE-2019-2867 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.2.
How can I fix the Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2019-2867)?
To fix CVE-2019-2867, you should update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to version 5.2.32 or 6.0.10, depending on the affected version.
Where can I find more information about the Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2019-2867)?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2867 on the Oracle website and the Zero Day Initiative website.