CVE-2019-2500 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox. This CVE affects versions prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2, potentially allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2500

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could lead to a complete takeover of the system by an attacker with low privileges.

What is CVE-2019-2500?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker who has access to the infrastructure to compromise the system, potentially impacting additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2500

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, leading to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.0 base score for this vulnerability is 8.8.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2500

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially affecting other products as well.

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, leading to a compromise of the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-2500, follow these mitigation steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 5.2.24 or higher.
Implement strong access controls to prevent unauthorized access to the infrastructure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system logs for any suspicious activities.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness about potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation promptly to address known vulnerabilities.