CVE-2019-2873 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Virtualization, specifically in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component. This CVE affects versions prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10, potentially leading to unauthorized manipulation and partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2019-2873

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting versions before 5.2.32 and 6.0.10.

What is CVE-2019-2873?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially causing a partial denial of service.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.3, indicating availability impacts.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2873

An attacker with low privileges and access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox can exploit this vulnerability, potentially compromising the system.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized manipulation of Oracle VM VirtualBox, causing a partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2873

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthorized manipulation and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include those prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10 of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker with low privileges and access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running can exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2873 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.32 or 6.0.10 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.