What is CVE-2021-2297?

CVE-2021-2297 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization, which allows a high privileged attacker with login access to compromise the infrastructure by disclosing sensitive information.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-2297?

The Oracle VirtualBox software version prior to 6.1.20 is affected by CVE-2021-2297.

How severe is CVE-2021-2297?

CVE-2021-2297 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.

How can CVE-2021-2297 be exploited?

CVE-2021-2297 is difficult to exploit and requires a high privileged attacker with login access to the infrastructure.

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-2297?

To mitigate CVE-2021-2297, update your Oracle VM VirtualBox software to version 6.1.20 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-2297

medium

5.3

22/4/2021

23/9/2022

21/10/2023

CVE-2021-2297: Oracle VirtualBox LsiLogicSCSI Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 22 2021(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 implementation of the LsiLogic virtual device. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox	<6.1.20

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-2297?
CVE-2021-2297 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization, which allows a high privileged attacker with login access to compromise the infrastructure by disclosing sensitive information.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-2297?
The Oracle VirtualBox software version prior to 6.1.20 is affected by CVE-2021-2297.
How severe is CVE-2021-2297?
CVE-2021-2297 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.
How can CVE-2021-2297 be exploited?
CVE-2021-2297 is difficult to exploit and requires a high privileged attacker with login access to the infrastructure.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-2297?
To mitigate CVE-2021-2297, update your Oracle VM VirtualBox software to version 6.1.20 or later.

collector/zdi-advisory
alias/ZDI-21-462
alias/ZDI-CAN-12855
alias/CVE-2021-2297
collector/nvd-index
agent/type
vendor/oracle
canonical/oracle virtualbox
canonical/oracle vm virtualbox

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.