CVE-2020-14886 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, impacting critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14886

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could lead to unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2020-14886?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14886

The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14886

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).
Supported version affected: Prior to 6.1.16.
Easily exploitable vulnerability with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: Prior to 6.1.16

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14886 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.16 or higher.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and user authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and advisories from Oracle and other relevant sources.