CVE-2020-14715 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) attack.

Understanding CVE-2020-14715

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges.

What is CVE-2020-14715?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker with logon access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in a DOS attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14715

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, causing a hang or repeatable crash of Oracle VM VirtualBox, impacting its availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14715

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a DOS attack.

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: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.4 (Medium Severity)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14715 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls to limit privileged user actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.