What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8673?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8673 is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation by local attackers.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8673?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8673, update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8673?

Users of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-8673 if they allow execution of high-privileged code on their guest systems.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-8673?

ZDI-CAN-8673 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate their access rights on Oracle VirtualBox.

Do I need to take immediate action for ZDI-CAN-8673?

Yes, immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risks associated with the ZDI-CAN-8673 vulnerability through updates to Oracle VirtualBox.

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ZDI-CAN-8673

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8.2

24/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8673: Oracle VirtualBox 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

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8673?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8673 is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation by local attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8673?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8673, update your Oracle VirtualBox installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8673?
Users of Oracle VirtualBox are affected by the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-8673 if they allow execution of high-privileged code on their guest systems.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-8673?
ZDI-CAN-8673 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate their access rights on Oracle VirtualBox.
Do I need to take immediate action for ZDI-CAN-8673?
Yes, immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risks associated with the ZDI-CAN-8673 vulnerability through updates to Oracle VirtualBox.

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