CVE-2020-2575: (Pwn2Own) Oracle VirtualBox OHCI Uninitialized Variable Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 29 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 processing of data sent to OHCI endpoints. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. 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 VM VirtualBox | <5.2.40 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.0.0<6.0.20 | |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | >=6.1.0<6.1.6 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2575?
CVE-2020-2575 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows for privilege escalation.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2575?
CVE-2020-2575 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2575?
Versions prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, and prior to 6.1.6 of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2575.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2020-2575?
CVE-2020-2575 is difficult to exploit, but a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed can exploit this vulnerability.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-2575?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2575, it is recommended to update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.40, 6.0.20, or 6.1.6, depending on the affected version.
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