CVE-2020-2693 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2020-2693

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

What is CVE-2020-2693?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows attackers with logon access to compromise the system, impacting critical data and potentially granting complete access to all accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2693

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3, with high confidentiality impacts.
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2693

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).
Supported affected versions are prior to 5.2.36, 6.0.16, and 6.1.2.
Difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions affected: < 5.2.36, < 6.0.16, < 6.1.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-2693 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 5.2.36, 6.0.16, or 6.1.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle and apply patches promptly.