What is CVE-2021-2409?

CVE-2021-2409 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows a high privileged attacker to escalate privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2409?

CVE-2021-2409 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.

Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2021-2409?

CVE-2021-2409 affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.24.

How can CVE-2021-2409 be exploited?

CVE-2021-2409 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes.

How can I fix CVE-2021-2409?

To fix CVE-2021-2409, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.24 or later.

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CVE-2021-2409

high

8.2

21/7/2021

22/9/2022

21/10/2023

CVE-2021-2409: Oracle VirtualBox NAT Numeric Truncation Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 21 2021(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 6.1.24. Easily exploitable 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 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox	<6.1.24
Oracle VirtualBox

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What is CVE-2021-2409?
CVE-2021-2409 is a vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization that allows a high privileged attacker to escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2409?
CVE-2021-2409 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.
Which versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox are affected by CVE-2021-2409?
CVE-2021-2409 affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to 6.1.24.
How can CVE-2021-2409 be exploited?
CVE-2021-2409 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes.
How can I fix CVE-2021-2409?
To fix CVE-2021-2409, update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.24 or later.

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