CVE-2019-2511 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A security flaw has been identified in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization, specifically in Oracle VM VirtualBox. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2, allowing unauthorized attackers with network access via SOAP to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2511

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting versions before 5.2.24 and 6.0.2.

What is CVE-2019-2511?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via SOAP to compromise the system, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) attack.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2511

The vulnerability is easily exploitable by unauthorized attackers with network access via SOAP.
Successful exploitation can result in a complete denial of service (DOS) by crashing or hanging the Oracle VM VirtualBox.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a significant impact on availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2511

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via SOAP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, leading to a DOS attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2511 requires immediate steps 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 network access and restrict SOAP access to prevent unauthorized exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to control and monitor SOAP access.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox.