Advisory Published

ZDI-24-1413: Oracle VirtualBox TPM Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 17 2024(Updated: )

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-21259.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-1413?

    The severity of ZDI-24-1413 is assessed as high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-1413?

    To fix ZDI-24-1413, ensure that you update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.

  • What impact does ZDI-24-1413 have on Oracle VirtualBox users?

    ZDI-24-1413 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising the security of the guest system.

  • Who can exploit ZDI-24-1413?

    ZDI-24-1413 can be exploited by local attackers who already have the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system.

  • When was ZDI-24-1413 discovered?

    ZDI-24-1413 was discovered recently and has since been reported for remediation.

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