CVE-2020-14700: Oracle VirtualBox e1000 Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
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 implementation of the e1000 virtual network adapter. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities 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 | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE | =15.2 |
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Reference Links
- 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
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-903/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-14700.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14700?
The severity of CVE-2020-14700 is medium (5.3).
Which versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-14700?
Oracle VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.44, prior to 6.0.24, and prior to 6.1.12 are affected.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2020-14700 be exploited?
This vulnerability is difficult to exploit and requires a high-privileged attacker with logon credentials.
Are there any references available for CVE-2020-14700?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-14700 at the following links: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00068.html, http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00079.html, and https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-09.
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