CVE-2019-2527 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle VM VirtualBox prior to versions 5.2.26 and 6.0.4 is vulnerable to an exploit that can be triggered by an attacker with low privileges. This weakness in the Core subcomponent can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, impacting system availability.

Understanding CVE-2019-2527

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that can be exploited by attackers with limited access to the system.

What is CVE-2019-2527?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthorized actions that can cause system hangs or crashes, affecting the availability of the software. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 6.5, with the primary impact on availability.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2527

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions causing a system hang or frequent crashes (Denial of Service) of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2527

Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.26 and 6.0.4 are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting other products as well.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions affected: < 5.2.26, < 6.0.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with low privileges can exploit the vulnerability
Impact on availability of Oracle VM VirtualBox

Mitigation and Prevention

Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-2527.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.26 or 6.0.4
Monitor system for any unauthorized actions

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches
Restrict access to critical systems

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability