CVE-2020-2913 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

Understanding CVE-2020-2913

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle VM VirtualBox that could be exploited by an attacker with limited privileges.

What is CVE-2020-2913?

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in a complete takeover of the VirtualBox environment.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2913

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, posing risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2913

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system, potentially resulting in a complete takeover of the VirtualBox environment.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: VM VirtualBox
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: Prior to 6.0.20 and prior to 6.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.0
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2913 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to versions 6.0.20 or 6.1.6 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the VirtualBox environment.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle VM VirtualBox to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and user privileges to limit potential exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation promptly to address known vulnerabilities.