CVE-2020-2907: Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 15 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 SVGA rendering command SVGA_3D_CMD_DRAW_PRIMITIVES. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability 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 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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2020-2907.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-2907 vulnerability?
The severity level of CVE-2020-2907 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability?
Prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, and prior to 6.1.6 versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I mitigate the Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability?
To mitigate the Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, update to Oracle VirtualBox version 5.2.40, 6.0.20, or 6.1.6 or later.
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