CVE-2020-14647: Oracle VirtualBox LsiLogicSCSI Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle VirtualBox | ||
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | <5.2.44 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.0.0<6.0.24 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.1.0<6.1.12 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-890/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00068.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00079.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-09
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.
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