CVE-2020-14647 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

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

Understanding CVE-2020-14647

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

What is CVE-2020-14647?

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-2020-14647

Difficulty to exploit but severe consequences if successful
High privileged attacker can compromise VirtualBox
Potential impact on additional products
Successful attacks can result in a complete takeover
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5 (High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability)

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14647

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with login access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: < 5.2.44, < 6.0.24, < 6.1.12
Product: VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

High attack complexity
Local attack vector
High privileges required
No user interaction required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14647 with these steps.

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
Restrict access to high-privileged accounts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for users and administrators
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation