CVE-2019-3017 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security flaw has been discovered in the Core component of Oracle Virtualization's Oracle VM VirtualBox product, affecting versions prior to 5.2.34 and prior to 6.0.14. This vulnerability can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker, potentially compromising the entire Oracle VM VirtualBox and impacting other related products.

Understanding CVE-2019-3017

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could lead to a complete takeover of the system.

What is CVE-2019-3017?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the system to compromise the software, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3017

Successful exploitation could result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox
Potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3017

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with system access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions:
Prior to 5.2.34
Prior to 6.0.14

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who has logged into the system, allowing them to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-3017 is crucial to prevent potential security breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.34 or 6.0.14 to mitigate the vulnerability
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls to limit privileged user access
Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability