CVE-2020-14677 : 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-2020-14677

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

What is CVE-2020-14677?

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-2020-14677

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Successful exploitation could result in a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14677

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

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-2020-14677 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.

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.