CVE-2020-14695: Oracle VirtualBox BusLogicSCSI Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 processing of buslogic commands. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2020-14695.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Oracle VirtualBox BusLogicSCSI Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.44, prior to 6.0.24, and prior to 6.1.12.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a severity value of 5.3.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update your Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.44, 6.0.24, or 6.1.12.