What is the severity of ZDI-19-964?

The severity of ZDI-19-964 is categorized as high due to its ability to allow privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-19-964?

To fix ZDI-19-964, update to the latest version of Oracle VirtualBox as provided in their security patches.

Who is affected by ZDI-19-964?

ZDI-19-964 affects users of Oracle VirtualBox who have allowed local attackers to execute high-privileged code.

What is the impact of ZDI-19-964?

The impact of ZDI-19-964 is that it allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

Can ZDI-19-964 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-19-964 requires an attacker to have access to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system to exploit the vulnerability.

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ZDI-19-964

high

8.2

24/2/2025

ZDI-19-964: Oracle VirtualBox Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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 shader_get_registers_used function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the hypervisor.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox

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What is the severity of ZDI-19-964?
The severity of ZDI-19-964 is categorized as high due to its ability to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-19-964?
To fix ZDI-19-964, update to the latest version of Oracle VirtualBox as provided in their security patches.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-964?
ZDI-19-964 affects users of Oracle VirtualBox who have allowed local attackers to execute high-privileged code.
What is the impact of ZDI-19-964?
The impact of ZDI-19-964 is that it allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.
Can ZDI-19-964 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-19-964 requires an attacker to have access to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system to exploit the vulnerability.

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