#VU88712 Use of Uninitialized Variable in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2024-21112
Published: April 17, 2024 / Updated: April 29, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88712
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21112
CWE-ID: CWE-457
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Software vendor:
Oracle
Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to access to uninitialized memory within the implementation of the virtual AHCI controller. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.