CVE-2020-14889 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

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

Understanding CVE-2020-14889

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

What is CVE-2020-14889?

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-2020-14889

The vulnerability is easily exploitable by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the system.
Successful attacks could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data.
The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 6.0, with confidentiality impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14889

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers to compromise the system, potentially impacting critical data.

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
Integrity Impact: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14889 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to version 6.1.16 or higher.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls and user authentication mechanisms.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and advisories from Oracle Corporation.
Apply patches and updates promptly to secure your system.