CVE-2019-2555 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been identified in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromise of critical data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2555

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could be exploited by a low privilege attacker with logon credentials to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2019-2555?

CVE-2019-2555 is a security vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible within the VirtualBox environment.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2555

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5, with confidentiality being the main area of impact.
Successful exploitation could lead to the compromise of Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting other related products.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2555

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privilege attacker with logon credentials to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include those prior to 5.2.24 and prior to 6.0.2 of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privilege attacker with logon credentials to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox operates.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-2555, follow these steps:

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 operates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security policies and access controls.
Conduct security training to educate users on best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and patches released by Oracle Corporation.