CVE-2020-14707 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to a denial of service. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-14707

Oracle VM VirtualBox is affected by a vulnerability that could be exploited by a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2020-14707?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with login access to the system to compromise the VirtualBox, potentially causing a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14707

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0, with high availability impact.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions causing system crashes.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14707

Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Successful attacks can lead to system crashes or denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include those prior to 5.2.44, 6.0.24, and 6.1.12.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attackers with login access can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-14707 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.44, 6.0.24, or 6.1.12.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement strong access controls and user permissions.

Patching and Updates

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