8.2
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-8674: Oracle VirtualBox shader_get_registers_used 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle VM VirtualBox

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8674?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-8674 is rated as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8674?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-8674, you should update to the latest version of Oracle VirtualBox where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8674?

    Users of Oracle VirtualBox installations are affected by ZDI-CAN-8674 if they have not applied the necessary updates.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-8674?

    ZDI-CAN-8674 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires high-privileged code to be executed on the target system.

  • Is ZDI-CAN-8674 reversible?

    Reversing the effects of ZDI-CAN-8674 is possible by applying the security updates provided by Oracle for VirtualBox.

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