Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle VM VirtualBox



Published: 2022-07-20
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21554
CVE-2022-21571
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Oracle VM VirtualBox
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU65551

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21554

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

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 6.1.0 - 6.1.34

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU65550

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21571

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

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 6.1.0 - 6.1.34

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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