What is the severity of ZDI-24-409?

The severity of ZDI-24-409 is classified as high due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-24-409?

To fix ZDI-24-409, update your Oracle VirtualBox to the latest patched version provided by Oracle.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-409?

ZDI-24-409 affects installations of Oracle VirtualBox where local attackers can exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.

What type of attack does ZDI-24-409 involve?

ZDI-24-409 involves local privilege escalation attacks that require low-privileged code execution on the target guest system.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-409?

Yes, some user interaction is needed to successfully exploit the ZDI-24-409 vulnerability.

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ZDI-24-409

26/4/2024

ZDI-24-409: Oracle VirtualBox Guest Additions Improper Access Control Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri Apr 26 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 low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. In addition, some user interaction is required on the part of a user on the host. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-21110.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-409/ (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-409?
The severity of ZDI-24-409 is classified as high due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-24-409?
To fix ZDI-24-409, update your Oracle VirtualBox to the latest patched version provided by Oracle.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-409?
ZDI-24-409 affects installations of Oracle VirtualBox where local attackers can exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.
What type of attack does ZDI-24-409 involve?
ZDI-24-409 involves local privilege escalation attacks that require low-privileged code execution on the target guest system.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-409?
Yes, some user interaction is needed to successfully exploit the ZDI-24-409 vulnerability.

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