Gentoo update for VirtualBox

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47832

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14872

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47833

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14881

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47834

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14884

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47835

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14885

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47836

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14886

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47837

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14889

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47838

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14892

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49875

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2073

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49862

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2074

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49865

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2086

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49866

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2111

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49867

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2112

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49870

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2119

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49871

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2120

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49868

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2121

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49878

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2123

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

17) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49869

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2124

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to a crash the entire system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

18) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49874

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2125

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

19) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49872

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2126

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

20) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49876

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2127

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

21) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49864

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2128

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

22) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49863

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2129

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

23) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49877

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2130

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

24) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU49873

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2131

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
app-emulation/virtualbox to version: 6.1.18

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-15

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	24
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-14872 CVE-2020-14881 CVE-2020-14884 CVE-2020-14885 CVE-2020-14886 CVE-2020-14889 CVE-2020-14892 CVE-2021-2073 CVE-2021-2074 CVE-2021-2086 CVE-2021-2111 CVE-2021-2112 CVE-2021-2119 CVE-2021-2120 CVE-2021-2121 CVE-2021-2123 CVE-2021-2124 CVE-2021-2125 CVE-2021-2126 CVE-2021-2127 CVE-2021-2128 CVE-2021-2129 CVE-2021-2130 CVE-2021-2131
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #13 is available.
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Gentoo Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Gentoo