CVE-2020-2902: Oracle VirtualBox D3D9 Shader Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle VirtualBox. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within handling of D3D9 shader objects. 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 execute code in the context of the current process.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20 and prior to 6.1.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Oracle VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox<5.2.40
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=6.0.0<6.0.20
Oracle VM VirtualBox>=6.1.0<6.1.6
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:43 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-2902?

CVE-2020-2902 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows for remote code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2902?

CVE-2020-2902 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

What versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2902?

Versions prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, and prior to 6.1.6 of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2902.

4

How can CVE-2020-2902 be exploited?

CVE-2020-2902 can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2902?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-2902 in the references provided: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00001.html, https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-09, https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

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