CVE-2019-2850 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw in Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox has been identified, affecting versions prior to 5.2.32 and 6.0.10.

Understanding CVE-2019-2850

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

What is CVE-2019-2850?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2850

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized partial denial of service
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 2.8 (Availability impact)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2850

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: Prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-2850 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.32 or 6.0.10
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox
Implement strong access controls and user permissions

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation