CVE-2020-14646 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2020-14646

This CVE affects Oracle VM VirtualBox versions prior to 5.2.44, 6.0.24, and 6.1.12.

What is CVE-2020-14646?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with login access to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14646

Successful exploitation can result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Attacks may impact additional products beyond VirtualBox.
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5 (High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability).

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14646

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: Prior to 5.2.44, 6.0.24, and 6.1.12.
Product: VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14646 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.44, 6.0.24, or 6.1.12.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege for system access.
Regularly review and update security configurations.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates from Oracle Corporation.