CVE-2020-14885: Oracle VirtualBox Shader Bytecode Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 21 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 shader_generate_main function. 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 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 | <6.1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14885?
CVE-2020-14885 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the infrastructure.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14885?
CVE-2020-14885 has a severity level of medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-14885?
Oracle VirtualBox versions prior to 6.1.16 are affected by CVE-2020-14885.
How can CVE-2020-14885 be exploited?
CVE-2020-14885 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the VirtualBox infrastructure.
How can I fix CVE-2020-14885?
To fix CVE-2020-14885, it is recommended to update Oracle VirtualBox to version 6.1.16 or later.
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-20-1281
- alias/ZDI-CAN-11679
- alias/CVE-2020-14885
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/oracle
- canonical/oracle virtualbox
- canonical/oracle vm virtualbox