Error Handling in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2023-21886

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71255

CSH Severity: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21886

CWE-ID: CWE-388

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox

Software vendor:
Oracle

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the Teleporter service. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and compromise the application.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-119/