CVE-2019-2522 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security weakness has been identified in Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting versions prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2. This vulnerability, with a CVSS Base Score of 7.8, could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2522

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

What is CVE-2019-2522?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover. It has a CVSS Base Score of 7.8, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2522

Successful exploitation could result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
The vulnerability, although specific to Oracle VM VirtualBox, has the potential to impact other related products.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2522

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is executed to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: Prior to 5.2.24 and 6.0.2
Affected Product: VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Difficulty Level: Challenging to exploit
Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Impact: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2522 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.24 or 6.0.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user privileges.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation.