Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2025-21533
Published: January 22, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103220
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21533
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Oracle VM VirtualBox
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21533
Install updates from vendor's website.
Oracle VM VirtualBox - addressed in versions 7.0.24, 7.1.6