CVE-2020-14647: Oracle VirtualBox LsiLogicSCSI 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 lsilogicRegisterWrite 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 buffer. 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 product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.44, prior to 6.0.24 and prior to 6.1.12. Difficult to exploit 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 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2020-14647.
What is the title of this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability?
The title of this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability is Oracle VirtualBox LsiLogicSCSI Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14647?
The severity of CVE-2020-14647 is high with a score of 7.5.
Which versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-14647?
The versions of Oracle VirtualBox that are affected by CVE-2020-14647 are prior to 5.2.44, prior to 6.0.24, and prior to 6.1.12.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure.