Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-24045: ZDI-24-1412: Oracle VirtualBox Shared Folders Incorrect Authorization 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 low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-21248.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24045?

    ZDI-CAN-24045 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation on Oracle VirtualBox.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24045?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-24045, upgrade Oracle VirtualBox to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-24045?

    Users of Oracle VirtualBox installations that are susceptible to local privilege escalation are affected by ZDI-CAN-24045.

  • Is remote exploitation possible with ZDI-CAN-24045?

    No, ZDI-CAN-24045 requires local access to the guest system for exploitation.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-24045 involve?

    ZDI-CAN-24045 involves local privilege escalation attacks that take advantage of vulnerabilities in Oracle VirtualBox.

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