CVE-2020-2929: Oracle VirtualBox SLiRP Networking Out-Of-Bounds Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(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.
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 | |
| Oracle VirtualBox |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-2929?
CVE-2020-2929 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
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.
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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