CVE-2019-2721 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers to compromise the system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2019-2721

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that can be exploited by low-privileged attackers.

What is CVE-2019-2721?

The vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers to compromise the system if they have access to the infrastructure.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2721

Successful exploitation can lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox
Attackers can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.8

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2721

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.28 and 6.0.6
Low-privileged attackers with access to the system can exploit the vulnerability

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Vulnerable Versions: < 5.2.28, < 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with infrastructure access can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-2721 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.28 or 6.0.6
Monitor system for any unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls and user privileges
Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox
Conduct security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation