Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2019-2520
Published: December 24, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU121862
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2520
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
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 execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Oracle VM VirtualBox
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2520
Install updates from vendor's website.
Oracle VM VirtualBox - addressed in versions 5.2.24, 6.0.2