CVE-2019-2680 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting versions prior to 5.2.28 and 6.0.6. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker, potentially leading to a compromise of the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2680

This CVE affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.28 and 6.0.6.

What is CVE-2019-2680?

CVE-2019-2680 is a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox. It allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially impacting other products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2680

The vulnerability can result in a takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.8, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2680

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions:
Prior to 5.2.28
Prior to 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-2680 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.28 or 6.0.6 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is deployed.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches for Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Implement strong access controls and user privileges to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle Corporation.
Apply patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities.