CVE-2019-2876 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Core subcomponent of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting versions prior to 5.2.32 and prior to 6.0.10.

Understanding CVE-2019-2876

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the software, potentially leading to a partial denial of service.

What is CVE-2019-2876?

The vulnerability in the Core subcomponent of Oracle VM VirtualBox allows unauthorized access to compromise the software.
It impacts versions prior to 5.2.32 and 6.0.10, with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.3.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2876

Successful exploitation can result in a partial denial of service in Oracle VM VirtualBox.
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2876

Vulnerability Description

Low privileged attackers can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially causing a partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with access to the infrastructure.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.32 or 6.0.10 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user privileges.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability.