CVE-2019-2448 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting versions prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running, compromising its security.

Understanding CVE-2019-2448

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or complete control over all data accessible through the software.

What is CVE-2019-2448?

CVE-2019-2448 is a security vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that affects versions before 5.2.24 and 6.0.2. It is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that could be leveraged by a low privileged attacker to compromise the security of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2448

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all data accessible through Oracle VM VirtualBox. The CVSS 3.0 base score for this vulnerability is 5.5, with a specific impact on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2448

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure to compromise the software, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected:
Less than 5.2.24
Less than 6.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2448 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.24 or 6.0.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Oracle to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-2448.