What is the severity of ZDI-19-965?

The severity of ZDI-19-965 is high as it allows local attackers to escalate privileges on Oracle VirtualBox.

How do I fix ZDI-19-965?

To fix ZDI-19-965, update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.

Who is affected by ZDI-19-965?

ZDI-19-965 affects installations of Oracle VirtualBox where local attackers can execute high-privileged code.

What type of exploit is ZDI-19-965 associated with?

ZDI-19-965 is associated with local privilege escalation exploits that require initial access to the guest system.

Can ZDI-19-965 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-19-965 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to execute privileged code.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-19-965

high

8.2

24/2/2025

ZDI-19-965: Oracle VirtualBox shader_get_registers_used 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

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-19-965?
The severity of ZDI-19-965 is high as it allows local attackers to escalate privileges on Oracle VirtualBox.
How do I fix ZDI-19-965?
To fix ZDI-19-965, update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.
Who is affected by ZDI-19-965?
ZDI-19-965 affects installations of Oracle VirtualBox where local attackers can execute high-privileged code.
What type of exploit is ZDI-19-965 associated with?
ZDI-19-965 is associated with local privilege escalation exploits that require initial access to the guest system.
Can ZDI-19-965 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-19-965 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to execute privileged code.

agent/references
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
agent/severity
agent/title
agent/description
agent/event
agent/source
agent/tags
collector/zdi-advisory
source/ZDI
alias/ZDI-19-965
alias/ZDI-CAN-8674
alias/CVE-2019-2867
agent/software-canonical-lookup
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
vendor/oracle
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.