CVE-2020-2907: Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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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 SVGA3DCMDDRAWPRIMITIVES. 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.

Other sources

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 SVGA3DCMDSETRENDERTARGET. 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.

ZDI

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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high 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 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/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 the vulnerability ID for this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Oracle VirtualBox vulnerability is CVE-2020-2907.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Oracle VirtualBox VBoxSVGA Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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