ZDI-26-103: Oracle VirtualBox VMSVGA Out-Of-Bounds Access Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2026
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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 8.2. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-21956.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle VirtualBox

Event History

Feb 13, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-26-103?

The severity of ZDI-26-103 is high, as it allows local attackers to escalate their privileges.

2

How do I fix ZDI-26-103?

To fix ZDI-26-103, update your Oracle VirtualBox to the latest version provided by Oracle.

3

What causes the ZDI-26-103 vulnerability?

ZDI-26-103 is caused by an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the VMSVGA component of Oracle VirtualBox.

4

Can ZDI-26-103 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-26-103 requires local access to the target guest system to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-26-103?

The potential impacts of ZDI-26-103 include unauthorized privilege escalation, which can lead to full control over the affected system.

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