CVE-2020-2929: Oracle VirtualBox SLiRP Networking Out-Of-Bounds Access 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. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of NAT. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the hypervisor.

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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/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-2020-2929?

CVE-2020-2929 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows remote code execution.

2

Which versions of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2020-2929?

Oracle VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.40, prior to 6.0.20, and prior to 6.1.6 are affected by CVE-2020-2929.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-2929?

CVE-2020-2929 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

4

How can the CVE-2020-2929 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2020-2929 vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is installed.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2929?

Yes, updating Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.40, 6.0.20, or 6.1.6 will fix the CVE-2020-2929 vulnerability.

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