CVE-2020-14699 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

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

Understanding CVE-2020-14699

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

What is CVE-2020-14699?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-14699

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

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14699

Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

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

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions:
Prior to 5.2.44
Prior to 6.0.24
Prior to 6.1.12

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.44, 6.0.24, or 6.1.12
Monitor for any unauthorized access to the system

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly update and patch software
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates:

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation