CVE-2019-3017: Oracle VirtualBox shader_record_register_usage Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.34 and prior to 6.0.14. 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).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=5.2.0<5.2.34 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.0.0<6.0.14 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3017?
CVE-2019-3017 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product that allows a high privileged attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write privilege escalation.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3017?
CVE-2019-3017 has a severity rating of 8.2 (high).
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2019-3017?
Versions prior to 5.2.34 and prior to 6.0.14 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2019-3017.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
CVE-2019-3017 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3017?
To fix CVE-2019-3017, it is recommended to update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.34 or 6.0.14 (or later) to eliminate the vulnerability.
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