CVE-2019-2874 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A security issue in the Core subcomponent of Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting versions prior to 5.2.32 and 6.0.10.

Understanding CVE-2019-2874

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting its Core subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2874?

The vulnerability affects versions of Oracle VM VirtualBox before 5.2.32 and 6.0.10, allowing a low privileged attacker to exploit it.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2874

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a partial denial of service (partial DOS) in Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2874

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected:
Less than 5.2.32
Less than 6.0.10

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

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2874.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.32 or 6.0.10.
Monitor infrastructure for any unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls.
Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.