Improper input validation in Oracle VM VirtualBox - CVE-2024-21164
Published: July 18, 2024 / Updated: August 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94596
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21164
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local privileged 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 privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
Oracle VM VirtualBox
How to mitigate CVE-2024-21164
Install updates from vendor's website.
Oracle VM VirtualBox - update to 7.0.20